Description
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful meal with these High-Protein Greek Chicken Bowls. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, it’s a healthy dinner boost you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- For Serving (Optional):
- Cooked quinoa, brown rice, or mixed greens
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: Combine chicken with olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- 2. Cook chicken: Grill, pan-fry, or bake chicken until cooked through. Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then dice or slice.
- 3. Prepare optional dressing: Whisk lemon juice with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Prepare yogurt sauce: Combine Greek yogurt with dill, mint, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Assemble bowls: Start with a base (quinoa, rice, or greens). Top with cooked chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
- 6. Finish and serve: Drizzle with dressing (if using) and top with a dollop of yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Gently reheat chicken if desired, or serve cold. Yogurt sauce and dressing are best served cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooked
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (depending on base and additions)
- Sugar: Approx. 5-10g
- Sodium: Approx. 400-600mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-30g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-40g (depending on base)
- Fiber: Approx. 3-8g (depending on base)
- Protein: Approx. 35-45g