Description
A vibrant and flavorful Greek Chicken Bowl featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- For Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated cucumber
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through and lightly browned. Let it rest, then slice.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water), minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among serving bowls.
- Top with chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Add the sliced chicken to each bowl.
- Dollop with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For a quicker prep, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Add feta cheese or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for extra flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Bowls, chicken bowl recipe, healthy Greek food, Mediterranean diet, quinoa bowl, easy chicken dinner