Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki
A vibrant and nourishing meal filled with grilled chicken, refreshing tzatziki, and fresh veggies served over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup rice
- Fresh vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken in a zip-top bag or dish, pour marinade over, and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the tzatziki: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, and dill in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cook the rice: Follow package instructions or use chicken broth for added flavor.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan, remove chicken from marinade, and grill for 6-8 minutes each side until cooked through.
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop fresh vegetables of choice.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of rice, add sliced chicken, tzatziki, and fresh vegetables.
Notes
Marinating chicken longer enhances flavor. Tzatziki tastes better after sitting for a bit, making it great to prepare ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek, chicken bowls, tzatziki, Mediterranean, healthy recipe