Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe
Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Greek Chicken Bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for a flavorful Mediterranean meal in just 40 minutes.
- Author: Natali
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Mediterranean
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Halal, Low Fat, Low Lactose
For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (for marinade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for marinade)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa (per bowl base)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Tzatziki sauce (see notes)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
For Tzatziki
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt to taste
- Combine in a mixing bowl 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Prepare fresh toppings: dice cucumber and tomato, and thinly slice red onion.
- Heat a skillet or preheat grill to medium-high. Brush lightly with oil.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and grill or pan-cook until cooked through, about 6–7 minutes per side. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble each bowl starting with cooked rice or quinoa, layering grilled chicken, diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced onion, and crumbled feta.
Notes
- For tzatziki: combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cucumber grated and squeezed dry, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill, and salt to taste.
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