Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Bowls, a delightful fusion of healthy ingredients that will impress your taste buds. This recipe features succulent marinated chicken grilled to perfection, served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, and topped with an array of fresh vegetables and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners, these bowls are not only nutritious but also highly customizable to suit your palate. Experience a satisfying blend of textures and flavors with every bite, making Greek Chicken Bowls an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 cup feta
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tzatziki)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (for tzatziki)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thick and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- For the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and chill until ready to serve.
- Cook rice or quinoa as per instructions; chop vegetables while they cook.
- Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F), about 5–7 minutes per side.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa at the base, topped with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, crumbled feta, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 105mg