Greek Chicken Bowls

Why Make This Recipe

Greek Chicken Bowls are a healthy and delicious meal full of flavors. They are easy to make and perfect for lunch or dinner. Using fresh ingredients like chicken, vegetables, and feta cheese, this recipe offers a taste of the Mediterranean right at home. It’s also customizable, so you can make it suit your taste.

How to Make Greek Chicken Bowls

Ingredients:

• Chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cucumber
• Tomatoes
• Red onion
• Feta cheese
• Kalamata olives
• Cooked quinoa or rice
• Greek yogurt
• Fresh dill

Directions:

1. Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
2. Grill or pan-sear the chicken until cooked through, then slice.
3. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
4. In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa or rice as the base.
5. Top with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, crumbled feta, and Kalamata olives.
6. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the bowls and serve.

How to Serve Greek Chicken Bowls

Serve Greek Chicken Bowls fresh and warm. You can add extra toppings like more feta or fresh chopped herbs. These bowls are great for lunch or dinner. They can be served as is or with pita bread on the side.

How to Store Greek Chicken Bowls

To store leftover Greek Chicken Bowls, place each component in separate airtight containers. Keep the chicken, vegetables, and tzatziki sauce in the fridge. They should last for about 3-4 days. When you’re ready to eat, you can reheat the chicken and warm up the grains, then add fresh toppings.

Tips to Make Greek Chicken Bowls

• Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
• Let the chicken marinate longer for more flavor.
• Try different grains, such as farro or barley, instead of quinoa or rice.
• Chop your veggies small for a better bite in every scoop.

Variation

You can change the protein in this recipe. Try using grilled shrimp, lamb, or even a plant-based protein like tofu. You can also add different vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added color and nutrition.

FAQs

1. Can I make the tzatziki sauce ahead of time?
   Yes, you can prepare the tzatziki sauce a day before and store it in the fridge for maximum flavor.

2. What can I use instead of Greek yogurt?
   You can use regular yogurt, sour cream, or a dairy-free yogurt if you prefer.

3. Is this recipe gluten-free?
   Yes, if you use quinoa or ensure that the rice is gluten-free, this dish can be gluten-free.

Greek Chicken Bowls

A healthy and delicious meal full of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Chicken Marinade

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin preferred
• 2 cloves Garlic Minced
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Black pepper

Toppings and Base

• 1 cup Cucumber Diced
• 1 cup Tomatoes Diced
• 1/2 cup Red onion Chopped
• 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and whole
• 2 cups Cooked quinoa or rice For serving
• 1 cup Greek yogurt For tzatziki
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Chopped

Method

 

Marination

1. Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking Chicken

1. Grill or pan-sear the chicken until cooked through, then slice.

Tzatziki Preparation

1. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped dill.

Assembly

1. In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa or rice as the base.
2. Top with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, crumbled feta, and Kalamata olives.
3. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the bowls and serve.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Let the chicken marinate longer for more flavor. Try different grains, such as farro or barley, instead of quinoa or rice. Chop your veggies small for a better bite in every scoop.