Description
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this flavorful Loaded Greek Chicken Bowl featuring dairy-free tzatziki. Perfect for a healthy lunch, this bowl is packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt and black pepper to taste
For the dairy-free tzatziki:
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt or almond-based yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint
- salt to taste
For the bowl:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup chopped romaine or baby spinach
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives (halved)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup hummus (optional)
- 1/4 avocado (sliced)
- fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- For the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight). Cook chicken in a hot skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- For the dairy-free tzatziki: Combine coconut yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble bowls: Create a base with quinoa or rice, topped with greens, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, avocado, and a dollop of tzatziki and/or hummus. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- This bowl is ideal for meal prep—just store components separately and assemble before eating.
- Swap quinoa for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version.
- Coconut yogurt gives the tzatziki a light tang without dairy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg