Description
These Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a taste of Mediterranean bliss with juicy marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, tangy tzatziki, and a sprinkle of feta. A wholesome and flavorful meal that’s easy to put together!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup hummus (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For the Tzatziki:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dill (fresh or dried)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or sauté the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the Tzatziki: In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt. Chill until ready to use.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice or quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Add a dollop of tzatziki and hummus if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice.
- This bowl is great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg