Description
A refreshing and flavorful Greek Chicken Bowl layered with marinated grilled chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, marinated
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until juices run clear. Slice into strips.
- Prepare your bowl: Start with a base of cooked rice or quinoa.
- Assemble the toppings: On top of the rice, layer the grilled chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives.
- Drizzle with tzatziki: Generously drizzle tzatziki sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy as a hearty lunch or dinner, or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor. Use seasonal vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, chicken bowl, Mediterranean recipe, healthy bowl, meal prep