Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, nourishing meal layered with lemon-garlic chicken, creamy tzatziki, briny olives, and juicy tomatoes over warm grains. It’s a Mediterranean-inspired bowl full of fresh flavor and comforting contrast.
Ingredients
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For the Lemon-Oregano Chicken Marinade:
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice, warm
- 1.5 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 English cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a non-reactive dish or sealed bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1–4 hours.
- Cook the Grains: Prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Keep warm.
- Make the Tzatziki: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (well-squeezed), garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid. Cook in batches until browned and cooked through, about 4–6 minutes per batch.
- Prepare the Toppings: Halve tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and halve olives.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide warm grains among four bowls. Top with chicken, vegetables, olives, and feta. Finish with a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
Notes
Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Tzatziki should stay chilled. Reheat grains and chicken gently before serving, and top with chilled tzatziki for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
