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A vibrant Greek chicken bowl with fresh vegetables and feta cheese

Vibrant Greek Chicken Bowls

These vibrant Greek chicken bowls feature marinated chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, offering a healthy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large skillet
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • lemon juice Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Bowls

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • lemon juice Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley or mint chopped (optional)
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional)

Instructions
 

Marinate

  • Combine chicken pieces with olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Cook Grains

  • Prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package directions, then fluff with a fork.

Prepare Tzatziki

  • Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and refrigerate.

Cook Chicken

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.

Assemble Bowls

  • Divide cooked grains among 4 bowls and top each with a serving of cooked chicken.

Add Toppings

  • Arrange diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese in each bowl.

Garnish & Serve

  • Dollop tzatziki over chicken, then garnish with fresh parsley or mint and a drizzle of olive oil, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. You can prepare the quinoa and tzatziki ahead of time to save on prep time. Feel free to customize with other favorite Greek-inspired vegetables like bell peppers or artichoke hearts.