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Greek Chicken Bowls

This recipe for Greek Chicken Bowls combines juicy chicken, crisp cucumber, tangy feta, and a cool tzatziki-style sauce, making it a comforting and easy meal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Thick and cooling sauce base.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor and aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Enhances smoothness.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Brightens the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances overall taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Main protein source.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For marinating chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembling the Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa Base for the bowl.
  • 1 cucumber diced Fresh element.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Adds sweetness.
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Salty, tangy contrast.
  • 1/4 cup olives Optional garnish.
  • fresh parsley for garnish Optional for extra flavor.

Method
 

Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the tzatziki sauce. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Marinate chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Grill or pan-cook the marinated chicken over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side. Let it rest before slicing.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Prepare bowls by layering cooked rice or quinoa, sliced chicken, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with olives and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is adaptable to different dietary preferences. Use pre-cooked rice or rotisserie chicken to cut prep time. Tzatziki can be made a day in advance for improved flavor. Keep components separate when storing leftovers to maintain freshness.