Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring succulent chicken marinated in zesty herbs, served over fluffy rice or quinoa, and topped with refreshing tzatziki. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making it ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely family dinners. Your taste buds will thank you as you enjoy this vibrant, wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 cup rice or quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cucumber (grated)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare tzatziki by mixing grated cucumber with yogurt, minced garlic, dill, and salt in a bowl.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork once done.
- Slice cooked chicken and layer it over rice or quinoa. Top with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg