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These Feta Brined Grilled Chicken Bowls feature juicy, flavorful chicken breasts marinated in feta brine and served over rice with fresh Shirazi salad for an easy, protein-packed summer dinner.
Feta Brined Chicken
If you’ve ever bought a block of feta, don’t throw away the brine. It makes one of the easiest brine for chicken breasts, adding moisture, tangy flavor, and a subtle creaminess that transforms lean chicken from boring to delicious. I build on those Mediterranean flavors by serving the grilled chicken over rice with a crisp salad Shirazi, a tomato, cucumber, and onion salad that keeps the bowls light and refreshing. It’s an easy, high-protein summer dinner that’s just as good for meal prep as it is for any night of the week.
Why You’ll Love These Grilled Chicken Bowls
This healthy grilled chicken bowl recipe screams summer! I enjoy grilling outside during the warmer months, which is also when cucumbers and tomatoes are in season. It’s easy to scale up for larger groups, making it great for backyard parties.
Well balanced: The refreshing, lemony Shirazi salad complements the richness of the feta-brined chicken.
High-protein: Chicken breasts are a fantastic source of lean protein.
Perfect for meal prep: Easy to take with you on the go and reheat.
Why Marinate Chicken in Feta Brine?
If you have my Skinnytaste Air Fryer Dinners cookbook, you may remember the feta brine I used in my Feta-Brined Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Feta brine is packed with flavor. It’s salty and tangy from the cheese, which helps season the chicken while keeping it moist and tender. Marinating chicken in the brine is also a great way to use an ingredient that would otherwise be thrown away.
If you enjoy experimenting more with brine marinades, try my juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe or my Pickle-brined Baked Chicken Tender, which uses pickle juice.
What Is Salad Shirazi?
Salad Shirazi is a popular Persian salad made with finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and fresh herbs. It uses a simple dressing of salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to add flavor.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The first group of ingredients is for the feta-marinated chicken breasts, followed by everything you’ll need to make the simple salad Shirazi recipe. Check the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
Chicken breasts: You can buy chicken cutlets, also called “thin-sliced chicken breasts,” at the grocery store, or you can cut your own by using sharp kitchen shears to cut a chicken breast in half vertically. You will end up with 2 thin, long cutlets.
Feta cheese brine is the liquid in the container of a block of feta. Don’t buy crumbled feta for this recipe.
Basmati rice is the base of these grilled chicken bowls.
Salad Shirazi Ingredients
Persian cucumbers are small, seedless cucumbers with thin skin.
Roma tomatoes are sweet and juicy during the summer.
Red onion for crunch
Fresh herbs: I love it with basil, mint, and parsley.
Kosher salt for seasoning
Salad Shirazi dressing: Extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice create a simple vinaigrette.
How to Make Feta-Marinated Grilled Chicken Bowls
I like to use this food chopper to get perfectly diced vegetables for the salad Shirazi. It saves a lot of time, too. If you don’t have one, just make sure to use a sharp knife for the finest dice. See the recipe card at the bottom for printable directions.
Marinate the chicken: Mix all the marinade ingredients and toss with the cutlets. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. When the center reaches 165°F, remove the cutlets from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Prepare the Shirazi salad: Combine all the vegetables and other salad ingredients.
How to serve: Divide the rice among 4 bowls, then top each with a quarter of the chicken and salad. Serve it with tzatziki sauce or white sauce, if desired.
Tips for Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts
Cook it at room temp. Let the chicken sit out for 30 minutes before grilling so it cooks more evenly.
Don’t overcook the chicken. Since these cutlets are so thin, they cook fast. Keep an eye on them!
Check for doneness with an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chicken from the grill once it hits 165°F.
Let them rest. Don’t cut into them for at least 5 minutes to prevent the juices from running out.
Variations
Keep it low-carb: Swap rice with mixed greens for a grilled chicken salad.
No feta brine? Blend 1 cup of water with 1 ounce (1/4 cup) of crumbled feta in a blender or mini food processor.
Dairy-free chicken marinade: Omit the brine and use the juice of 1 lemon and 1 orange instead. Since the marinade will contain acid, don’t marinate the cutlets for more than 5 hours to avoid it from breaking down the chicken.
Chicken: Swap breasts for boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Cucumbers: Substitute an English cucumber. If you only have a regular one, peel it, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon before dicing.
Tomatoes: Use Campari, grape, or cherry tomatoes. If using grape or cherry tomatoes, quarter them.
Rice: Replace basmati rice with any kind of white or brown rice, quinoa, farro, or couscous.
Prep: 30 minutesmins
Cook: 10 minutesmins
Refrigeration time, resting time: 35 minutesmins
Total: 1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Yield: 4servings
Serving Size: 1bowl
In a large bowl, combine the feta brine, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, turmeric, oregano and lemon zest. Whisk until well combined.
Add the sliced chicken and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
Heat a grill, large skillet, grill pan, or flat-top griddle over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and develops light golden-brown color. Allow to rest for minimum 5 minutes before slicing to retain moisture.
Make the salad in a bowl by combining cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, fresh herbs, lemon, salt and olive oil.
Serve chicken over rice with salad.
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If you don’t have any (or enough) feta brine ready to go, make your own by blending a ratio of 1 cup water to 1 oz (¼ cup) crumbled feta.
If you don’t have the brine, or want to create a dairy free version– use the juice from the lemon & orange.
Thinly sliced chicken cooks quickly; avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
How to store: Pack the chicken and rice in an airtight glass container, leaving some space for the salad. Store the salad in a separate container. Note: It will release water the longer it sits, and the vegetables will soften, but it’s still good to eat.
How to reheat: Place an ice cube on top of the rice and microwave for about a minute until warm. Then, top with the salad.
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerate the chicken and rice for up to 4 days and the salad for up to 2 days.
Freeze the grilled chicken for up to 3 months. Then, thaw in the fridge.
Reheat the chicken in the microwave or air fryer at 350°F until heated through.
FAQs
How long do you marinate chicken in feta brine?
I recommend marinating the chicken in the feta brine for at least 30 minutes but no more than 24 hours. The longer you marinate, the more flavor the chicken will have.
How do I cook this chicken if I don’t have a grill?
If you don’t have a grill, cook the chicken breasts in a large skillet, grill pan, or flat-top griddle over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side. If all the cutlets won’t fit in a single layer, cook them in batches.
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If the word “casserole” makes you think of canned soup and soggy noodles, this salmon noodle casserole is about to change your mind. Picture this: tender salmon baked with bursting cherry tomatoes, edamame, and a whole puck of Boursin cheese that melts into the most incredible creamy sauce — then tossed with rice noodles, and finished with chili crunch for that spicy, crispy kick that makes everything better.
This is the kind of dinner that looks and tastes like I spent way too long on it, but the truth is everything comes together in one casserole dish in about 40 minutes. I developed this recipe because I wanted a weeknight dinner that felt special without requiring a pile of dishes or a complicated technique. One dish, fresh ingredients, big flavor — that’s the whole philosophy.
This salmon noodle casserole bakes fresh salmon, cherry tomatoes, edamame, and a puck of Boursin cheese in one dish, then gets tossed with rice noodles for a creamy, spicy, weeknight-ready dinner. Chili crunch brings the heat, cashews add the crunch, and the whole thing comes together in about 40 minutes. It tastes elevated but plays by easy-dinner rules.
Why You’ll Love This Salmon Casserole
It’s a true one-dish dinner: Everything — salmon, tomatoes, edamame, and Boursin — bakes together in a 9×13 casserole dish. The only extra step is boiling rice noodles while it bakes.
Boursin does the heavy lifting: No roux, no béchamel, no canned soup. One puck of Boursin melts into the tomato juices and creates a creamy, garlicky sauce with zero extra effort.
Chili crunch makes it crave-worthy: That crispy, spicy, savory oil turns a simple casserole into something you’ll genuinely look forward to eating.
High-protein and naturally gluten-free friendly: With salmon, edamame, and cashews, every serving is packed with protein. Rice noodles keep it GF-friendly (just double-check your chili crunch label).
Featured Ingredients
Salmon: Use fresh, skin-on fillets (remove the skin before adding to the dish). The salmon bakes right in the casserole alongside the vegetables — no need to cook it separately.
Hot honey and roasted garlic Boursin: This is the no-cook sauce secret. The Boursin melts into the cherry tomato juices during baking, creating a creamy, herbaceous sauce without a single extra step. If you can’t find the hot honey flavor, classic garlic & herb works beautifully.
Chili crunch: The crispy, garlicky, spicy oil that turns everything it touches into a flavor bomb. Two tablespoons spread across the casserole dish gives balanced heat without overwhelming. If you love chili crunch as much as I do, try my Chili Crunch Edamame Cucumber Salad as a side.
Rice noodles: Stir-fry rice noodles (the flat, wide kind) are the perfect match — they soak up the creamy sauce and keep the dish naturally gluten-free friendly. Cook them while the casserole bakes for perfect timing.
Edamame: Adds plant protein and a fresh, slightly sweet pop against the spicy Boursin salmon sauce.
Cherry tomatoes: They burst in the oven and meld with the Boursin to create that gorgeous creamy-tomato sauce — no canned anything required.
Cashews, cilantro, and lime: The finishing trio — crunch, freshness, and brightness to balance the rich, spicy base.
Tips for the Best Salmon Noodle Casserole
Don’t skip the well for the Boursin: Nestling the cheese puck near the tomatoes ensures it melts into their juices and creates that creamy sauce. If you just set it on top of the salmon, it won’t incorporate as well.
Cover the dish while baking: This traps steam and gently cooks the salmon through without drying it out. Use foil if your dish doesn’t have a lid.
Rinse the rice noodles with cold water: This stops the cooking and prevents them from clumping into a sticky mass. They’ll loosen right up when tossed with the hot sauce.
Smash every tomato: Use the back of a fork to pop each cherry tomato after baking — their juices are what combine with the melted Boursin to make the sauce. Miss a few and you’ll have a less saucy casserole.
Check your salmon temp: The salmon is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF and flakes easily with a fork. If you’re using thicker fillets, you may need an extra 3-5 minutes.
Swap the protein: Chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces) or shrimp work great. Adjust bake time — shrimp needs only 12-15 minutes.
Make it spicier: Add an extra tablespoon of chili crunch or toss in a sliced fresno pepper with the tomatoes before baking.
Use a different Boursin flavor: Classic garlic & herb, shallot & chive, or cracked black pepper all work. Each gives the sauce a slightly different personality.
Try different noodles: Soba noodles, lo mein, or even spaghetti work if rice noodles aren’t available (note: this changes the GF-friendly status depending on the noodle).
Add more vegetables: Snap peas, broccoli florets, or sliced bell peppers can go right into the casserole dish with everything else.
If you love this chili crisp salmon vibe, you’ll also love my Chili Crunch Salmon with Brothy Rice — same flavor universe, totally different format.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The noodles will absorb some sauce as they sit — that’s normal.
Reheating: Add a splash of water or broth and reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-low heat. This brings the creamy sauce back to life.
Freezer: The casserole base (before adding noodles) freezes well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and cook fresh noodles when ready to serve.
Meal prep tip: Store the sauce and noodles separately in the fridge to keep the noodles from getting mushy. Combine when ready to eat.
More Easy Salmon Dinners
Love salmon for weeknight dinners? Here are a few more of my favorites:
Can I use canned salmon instead of fresh?
I wouldn’t recommend it for this recipe. The fresh salmon bakes in the casserole dish and breaks into beautiful flaky chunks. Canned salmon has a completely different texture and would fall apart into mush. If fresh salmon isn’t available, frozen fillets (thawed) work perfectly.
What brand of chili crunch should I use?
My favorites are Fly by Jing, Trader Joe’s Chili Crunch, and Momofuku Chili Crunch. Any crunchy chili oil will work — just check the label if you need gluten-free. Some brands use soy sauce that contains wheat.
Can I make this salmon noodle casserole ahead of time?
You can assemble the casserole (salmon, tomatoes, edamame, Boursin, and chili crunch in the dish) up to a few hours ahead and refrigerate it covered. When ready to bake, add an extra 5 minutes to the bake time since the dish will be cold. Cook the noodles fresh right before serving.
Is this salmon noodle casserole gluten-free?
It’s naturally gluten-free friendly since it uses rice noodles instead of wheat pasta. The main thing to check is your chili crunch label — most brands are GF, but a few contain soy sauce made with wheat. Boursin cheese is gluten-free.
What can I use instead of Boursin cheese?
Cream cheese mixed with a clove of minced garlic and a tablespoon of fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill) is the closest swap. You won’t get quite the same depth of flavor, but it’ll still melt into a creamy sauce. Goat cheese also works for a tangier version.
Preheat the oven to 425ºF and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking oil.
Add the salmon, cherry tomatoes, edamame, sesame oil, rice vinegar, water, and salt to the casserole dish and toss to coat. Make a well for the Boursin cheese near the tomatoes and place the cheese in the well.
Top the Boursin with 1 tablespoon of chili crunch, and top the vegetables and salmon with the other tablespoon.
Cover the casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes or until the salmon is completely cooked through (internal temp of 145ºF).
While the salmon dish is baking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rice noodles for 6-8 minutes or until al dente. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove the dish from the oven. Using a fork, gently break the salmon into bite-sized pieces and smash each tomato with the back of the fork. Stir all of the ingredients together — the Boursin and tomato juices should create a creamy sauce.
Toss the rice noodles with the sauce until evenly coated. Top with cashews, cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.
If you can’t find hot honey and roasted garlic Boursin, classic garlic & herb Boursin works beautifully. Check your chili crunch label if you need this to be strictly gluten-free — most brands are GF, but some contain soy sauce with wheat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently — the noodles absorb sauce as they sit, so add a splash of water or broth when reheating. The casserole base (before adding noodles) freezes well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and cook fresh noodles when ready to serve.
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