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Greek Chicken Bowls – A Healthy and Delicious Meal

Greek Chicken Bowls


  • Author: Eleanor
  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option featuring marinated chicken served over a bed of fresh vegetables and topped with homemade tzatziki sauce.


Ingredients

Scale

4 small chicken breasts about 1 1/4 pounds

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 teaspoons 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 or to taste

1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill


Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
  • Place the marinated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • While the chicken is baking, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and dill in a bowl.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Assemble the bowls by placing rice or quinoa at the bottom, topped with sliced chicken, grape tomatoes, cucumber, shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and feta cheese.
  • Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and enjoy your Greek Chicken Bowls!

Notes

You can customize the bowls with your favorite toppings or add olives for an extra Greek touch.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: Greek Chicken Bowls, healthy meal, tzatziki, chicken recipe, Mediterranean cuisine