Description
Greek chicken bowls are a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring tender yogurt-marinated chicken served over seasoned rice with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce. This balanced bowl is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl combine Greek yogurt, oregano, lemon zest, garlic, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the marinade.
- Add cubed chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the marinated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Switch to broil and cook for 5–10 minutes until the edges become golden.
- Rinse jasmine rice until the water runs clear.
- In a saucepan combine rice, water, salt, oregano, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 18 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare tzatziki by squeezing moisture from grated cucumber and mixing it with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base, then top with chicken, diced cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and feta.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the bowls and serve.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken instead of baked for a smoky flavor.
- Swap rice with quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Roasted chickpeas or tofu can replace chicken for a vegetarian version.
- Add red onion, roasted red peppers, or fresh parsley for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Store chicken and rice separately from vegetables and tzatziki for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
