Description
A flavorful and healthy Greek Chicken Bowls recipe featuring marinated grilled chicken served over rice or quinoa with fresh vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a nutritious Mediterranean-inspired meal or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked, browned, and juices run clear. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain moisture.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice or quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley or dill for a bright finish.
Notes
- These bowls are ideal for meal prepping; store chicken, grains, and vegetables separately and assemble just before eating.
- Add extras like hummus, roasted chickpeas, or a lemon wedge to elevate the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes to 8 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
