Name: Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: For the Chicken Marinade; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; For the Tzatziki Sauce; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 tsp dried; Salt and pepper, to taste; For the Bowls; 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; Fresh parsley, for garnish; Lemon wedges, for serving

Description

Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce are a Mediterranean-inspired meal packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, fluffy rice or quinoa, and creamy homemade tzatziki come together in a nourishing, customizable bowl that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 tsp dried
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowls
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Chill until ready to use.
Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
Assemble the bowls: add a base of rice or quinoa, top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.
Drizzle with tzatziki, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version
Great for meal prep: store components separately and assemble before serving
Add hummus or pita chips for extra flavor and crunch

Nutrition

Calories: 430
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 85mg