Greek Chicken Bowls

Why Make This Recipe

Greek Chicken Bowls are a great choice for a healthy meal that is both filling and delicious. This dish combines juicy, marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy tzatziki sauce. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner and is easy to make. Plus, you can customize it to your liking by adding or removing ingredients.

How to Make Greek Chicken Bowls

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cucumber
• Tomatoes
• Red onion
• Feta cheese
• Fresh parsley
• Tzatziki sauce ingredients:
  • Yogurt
  • Cucumber
  • Garlic
  • Dill
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt

Directions

1. Marinate the chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
2. Grill or pan-cook the chicken until fully cooked, then slice.
3. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, finely chopped cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt.
4. In bowls, layer cooked quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
5. Top with feta cheese, fresh parsley, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
6. Serve immediately or store for meal prep.

How to Serve Greek Chicken Bowls

Serve Greek Chicken Bowls warm, ensuring each bowl has a good mix of chicken, veggies, and tzatziki sauce. You can enjoy them as a main dish or pair them with pita bread or a side salad for a more filling meal.

How to Store Greek Chicken Bowls

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for about 3 to 4 days. If you want to keep the ingredients fresh, store the tzatziki sauce separately and add it just before serving.

Tips to Make Greek Chicken Bowls

• Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for easy cooking and slicing.
• Feel free to let the chicken marinate overnight for more flavor.
• For a different base, try couscous or a salad mix instead of quinoa or rice.
• Add olives or bell peppers for extra flavor and crunch.

Variation

You can make these bowls vegetarian by substituting chicken with grilled vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant. Tofu or chickpeas are also great protein options.

FAQs

1. Can I use leftovers for this recipe?
Yes, you can use leftover grilled chicken or vegetables to make these bowls quicker and easier.

2. How can I make the tzatziki sauce thicker?
To make your tzatziki sauce thicker, try straining the yogurt before mixing or adding less cucumber.

3. Can I prepare this dish in advance?
Absolutely! You can marinate the chicken and prepare the tzatziki sauce ahead of time. Just assemble the bowls when you’re ready to eat.

Greek Chicken Bowls

A healthy and customizable meal featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Calories: 480

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts Boneless and skinless for easy cooking.
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating.
• 3 cloves Garlic Minced, for flavor.
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
• 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
• 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.

For the Bowl

• 1 cup Cucumber Diced, for freshness.
• 1 cup Tomatoes Diced, for added flavor.
• 1/2 cup Red onion Diced, for crunch.
• 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumble on top for richness.
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.

For the Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Yogurt Greek or plain, for creaminess.
• 1/2 cup Cucumber Finely chopped for the sauce.
• 1 clove Garlic Minced for flavor.
• 1 tablespoon Dill Fresh or dried, for herbaceousness.
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed for zing.
• 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.

Method

 

Marinate the Chicken

1. Marinate the chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Cook the Chicken

1. Grill or pan-cook the chicken until fully cooked, then slice.

Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce

1. Mix yogurt, finely chopped cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt to prepare the tzatziki sauce.

Assemble the Bowls

1. In bowls, layer cooked quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
2. Top with feta cheese, fresh parsley, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
3. Serve immediately or store for meal prep.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. For freshness, store the tzatziki sauce separately.