Greek Chicken Bowls
Enjoy vibrant Greek Chicken Bowls featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, all served over quinoa or brown rice.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken breast Boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Add more for an extra garlic flavor
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the bowls
- 1 cup Cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 small Red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup Feta cheese (crumbled) For topping the bowls
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted
- 1 cup Brown rice or quinoa Use as per preference
For tzatziki
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Cucumber (grated) Drain excess moisture
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Marination
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking Chicken
- Grill or pan-cook the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
Preparing Tzatziki
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and chill in the refrigerator.
Assembling Bowls
- Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Layer rice or quinoa first, then add sliced chicken, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, and Kalamata olives.
Serving
- Drizzle with tzatziki and enjoy!
Notes
Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days. Fresh tzatziki should be consumed within a few days.