Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a healthy and flavorful dish, perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, these bowls are sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups diced or chopped cucumber
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup feta
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create a marinade. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove and let it rest before slicing.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Stir in chopped dill.
- To assemble the bowls, layer cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom, then add sliced chicken, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize your bowls with other toppings like olives or avocados. For a spicy kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch / Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Bowls, Chicken, Healthy Bowls, Tzatziki, Mediterranean, Dinner