Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a fresh, healthy, and flavorful Mediterranean meal. Made with marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy tzatziki, they are perfect for meal prep, a quick lunch, or a balanced dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Tzatziki: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the rice or quinoa into serving bowls. Top with cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for the best flavor.
- Store components separately for meal prep.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek