Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and flavorful Mediterranean ingredients come together in a satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup hummus or tzatziki sauce
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken, marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Slice and set aside.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta, and red onion. Add hummus or tzatziki, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, swap rice for cauliflower rice or greens.
- This meal can be prepped ahead and stored for easy lunches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
