🫒 Mediterranean Mezze Platter with Grilled Chicken

A vibrant, protein-rich platter featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy hummus, tangy feta cheese, briny olives, crisp cucumbers, and sweet tomatoes. Drizzled with olive oil and herbs, this dish is perfect for sharing or as a nourishing, low-carb meal.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Grilled Chicken

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Hummus

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained

• ¼ cup (60 ml) tahini

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic

• 2–4 tbsp water (for consistency)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

Platter Add-ins

• 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup (130 g) cucumber, sliced

• ½ cup (75 g) Kalamata olives

• ¾ cup (100 g) feta cheese, cubed

• 2 pieces pita bread (~120 g total)

• Fresh parsley, chopped

• Extra olive oil for drizzling

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate Chicken

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).

2. Grill Chicken

• Heat grill or pan to medium-high

• Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C)

• Rest 5 minutes, then slice

3. Make Hummus

Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and water until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.

4. Prep Sides

Slice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, cube feta.

5. Assemble Platter

• Spread hummus in center, drizzle olive oil

• Arrange chicken, veggies, olives, feta, and pita around

• Garnish with parsley

⚖️ Nutrition (Approx per serving)

• Calories: ~450–550

• Protein: ~35 g

• Carbs: ~30 g

• Fat: ~25 g

🧠 Weight Watchers (WW Points Estimate)

(Varies by plan, approximate)

• ~8–11 points per serving

• Tips to lower points:

  • Use less olive oil (save ~2–3 points)

  • Swap pita for low-carb wraps

  • Use reduced-fat feta

🩺 Diabetic-Friendly Notes

✅ Good choices:

• Lean protein (chicken)

• Healthy fats (olive oil, tahini)

• Fiber (chickpeas, veggies)

⚠️ Watch:

• Portion of hummus (contains carbs)

• Pita bread → can spike blood sugar

💡 Tips:

• Replace pita with extra veggies

• Add more cucumber/greens

• Keep hummus to ~2 tbsp per serving

🌿 Mediterranean Diet Benefits

This dish strongly aligns with the Mediterranean diet:

• ✔ Olive oil as primary fat

• ✔ Lean protein (chicken)

• ✔ Legumes (chickpeas)

• ✔ Fresh vegetables

• ✔ Moderate dairy (feta)

❓ Q&A

Q: Can I make this vegetarian?

Yes! Replace chicken with:

• Grilled halloumi

• Roasted chickpeas

• Falafel

Q: How long does hummus last?

Stored in an airtight container:

• Fridge: up to 5 days

Q: Can I meal prep this?

Absolutely:

• Grill chicken and prep veggies ahead

• Store separately and assemble fresh

Q: What can I use instead of tahini?

• Greek yogurt (for lighter version)

• Almond butter (slightly different flavor)

Q: Is this low-carb?

Moderately low-carb if you:

• Skip pita

• Limit hummus portion