Description
Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a healthy and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring marinated grilled chicken served over a bed of brown rice or quinoa, topped with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and creamy tzatziki sauce. This dish combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bowl Components
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours to deepen the flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat a grill or heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill or pan-sear the chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked through and juices run clear.
- Rest and Slice: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking, then slice it thinly for serving.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa among serving bowls as the base layer.
- Add Toppings: Top the rice with sliced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced kalamata olives.
- Finish with Tzatziki: Spoon a generous amount of tzatziki sauce over each bowl and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or dill.
- Serve: Serve the bowls immediately for a fresh, vibrant, and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can swap brown rice with cauliflower rice to make this a low-carb option.
- Marinating the chicken longer (up to 4 hours) enhances the flavor even more.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making this dish excellent for meal prep.
