Description
Vibrant Greek Chicken Bowls packed with protein, featuring marinated chicken, tzatziki, fresh vegetables, and a delightful dressing for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 oz. Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
- 1/2 medium Persian cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
- Sea salt as needed
- Black pepper as needed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced (for dressing)
- 1 large Persian cucumber, diced (for topping)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (for topping)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced (for topping)
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted (for topping)
- 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Greek seasoning, and sea salt in a sealable container. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to overnight.
- For the tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh dill, sea salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and marinade; cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh oregano, and sea salt in a small bowl.
- To assemble the bowls, divide cooked chicken among bowls and top with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle dressing over and top with tzatziki before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For freezing, store chicken and vegetables separately from tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg