Description
Delicious and customizable Greek Chicken Bowls featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 2
- Cooked rice or quinoa – 1 cup
- Cucumber, diced – 1
- Cherry tomatoes, halved – 1 cup
- Red onion, thinly sliced – 1/2
- Bell pepper, diced – 1
- Feta cheese, crumbled – 1/2 cup
- Olives, sliced – 1/4 cup
- Greek yogurt – 1/2 cup
- Garlic, minced – 1 clove
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thoroughly with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and let it rest before slicing.
- Make the Tzatziki and Assemble: In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, garlic, a pinch of salt, and lemon juice. Assemble by starting with rice or quinoa, then layering with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, feta, and olives. Finish with tzatziki.
Notes
Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor. Chill cucumbers for extra crunch. Consider adding grilled veggies for a smoky twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken, Mediterranean, Healthy Bowls, Family Dinner, Meal Prep