Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a celebration of bold flavors and fresh ingredients, featuring tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, and vibrant vegetables, topped with creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced (your choice of variety)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups mixed greens
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or oregano) for garnish
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the olives.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Drizzle the cubed chicken with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7–10 minutes.
- Assemble the Bowls: In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and mixed greens. Mix until well combined. Prepare the tzatziki sauce in a separate bowl by blending Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
- In serving bowls, layer the quinoa mixture, topped with grilled chicken, crumbled feta, and tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a flavorful boost, marinate the chicken beforehand. These bowls can be served warm or cold, making them great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, healthy bowls, quinoa bowls, family dinner