Description
Delicious and nutritious Greek Chicken Bowls featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (divided)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice or 3/4 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz crumbled feta
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/3 cucumber, grated for tzatziki
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare grains: Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Keep warm and fluff with a fork.
- Make tzatziki: Grate the reserved cucumber, mix with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Chill until ready.
- Prep veggies: Dice cucumbers and tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. Toss lightly with salt and a splash of lemon if desired.
- Cook the chicken: Grill over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Alternatively, bake at 425°F for 18-22 minutes. Rest chicken 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice or quinoa among bowls. Top with sliced chicken, fresh vegetables, tzatziki, and feta.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle extra olive oil or lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor. Store components separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 80mg