Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, then topped with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls:
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup cucumber (diced)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup tzatziki sauce (for serving)
fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or resealable bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, layer rice or quinoa as the base. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with tzatziki and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
- For added flavor, use garlic herb rice or lemon rice as the base.
- These bowls are great for meal prep and can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
