Greek Chicken Bowls
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts High-quality, preferably skinless
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil For marination
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Bowls
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa or rice Serves as the base
- 1 cup Cucumber Diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1 medium Red onion Sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce For drizzling
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt Base for the sauce
- 1/2 cup Grated cucumber
- 1 clove Garlic Minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dill Fresh or dried
Instructions
Marination
- Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking the Chicken
- Grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked.
Preparing Tzatziki Sauce
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill.
Assembling the Bowls
- In bowls, layer cooked quinoa or rice, sliced chicken, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve.
Notes
These bowls can be customized to personal preferences, and they store well for meal prep. Prepare ingredients ahead for easier serving.