Greek Chicken Bowls
These Greek chicken bowls are a fresh, hearty, and healthy meal loaded with Mediterranean flavor. Juicy marinated chicken is served over fluffy grains and topped with crisp veggies, creamy tzatziki, olives, and feta. Easy to prep ahead and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for quick weeknight dinners, satisfying lunches, or flavorful meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Garlic (minced)
- Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Cucumber (chopped)
- Red onion (sliced)
- Kalamata olives (pitted)
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Cook marinated chicken in a hot skillet or grill until golden and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes per side). Rest and slice.
- Prepare the base (rice, quinoa, or couscous).
- Build bowls: Start with a layer of grains, then add sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.
- Top with a spoonful of tzatziki and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice.
- Swap chicken for grilled halloumi or chickpeas for a vegetarian twist.
- Add hummus or tahini drizzle in place of tzatziki.
- Great for meal prep—store components separately for freshness.
- Delicious served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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