Description
These Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a flavorful and wholesome meal featuring marinated, tender chicken cooked to perfection and served over rice with fresh Mediterranean toppings and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner, this dish balances protein, vibrant veggies, and refreshing herbs for a delicious, healthful bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the bowls:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or quinoa)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and toss well to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce: While the chicken is marinating, mix the Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill or mint, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir well to combine. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through with no pink inside.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Add the tzatziki and garnish: Spoon a generous amount of the chilled tzatziki sauce over each bowl and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a low-carb alternative, substitute cauliflower rice for the cooked rice or quinoa.
- You can prepare all components ahead of time and assemble the bowls just before serving for easy meal prep.
- Adding hummus or pita chips can provide additional texture and flavor to the bowls.
