Description
Bright and healthy Greek chicken bowls filled with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki over quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Make the marinade: whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken: add chicken breasts to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: preheat a grill or skillet to medium-high. Cook chicken 5–8 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F. Let rest and then slice.
- Prep the veggies: chop cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers.
- Assemble the bowls: layer quinoa or rice, top with sliced chicken and veggies, then sprinkle with feta.
- Finish with sauce: drizzle tzatziki over each bowl and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken up to 8 hours. Serve with fresh veggies and a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg