Description
Enjoy a taste of Greece with these delicious Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls. Tender marinated chicken served over brown rice or couscous with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Bowl Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup kalamata olives (halved)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Tzatziki: Mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice or couscous into serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle with tzatziki and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
- These bowls are great for meal prep. Store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Pita wedges or hummus make great add-ons.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
