Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and wholesome meal option packed with Mediterranean flavors. Tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, tangy tzatziki, and flavorful rice or quinoa come together to create a satisfying dish suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or fresh dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or cook on a skillet until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Slice and set aside.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice/quinoa among bowls, top with chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta. Add tzatziki and parsley. Serve.
Notes
- Great for meal prep – store ingredients separately and assemble before eating.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
