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A Greek Chicken Bowl with sliced grilled chicken, rice, vegetables, feta, and tzatziki sauce.

Greek Chicken Bowl

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Dive into this Greek Chicken Bowl recipe! Enjoy tender marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and a bright, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating + Resting Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 664 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Greek oregano
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 4 small chicken breasts
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups chopped cucumber
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

For The Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber squeezed to remove excess water
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    Whisking marinade for Greek Chicken Bowl.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Place the chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    Placing chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag with marinade for Greek Chicken Bowl.
  • Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
    Grilled chicken breasts in a skillet for Greek Chicken Bowl.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
    Slicing grilled chicken breast for Greek Chicken Bowl.
  • In each serving bowl, layer rice, grape tomatoes, chopped cucumber, shredded romaine, and sliced red onion.
    Greek Chicken Bowl with rice, tomatoes, cucumber, romaine, and red onion.
  • To make the tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
    Tzatziki sauce for Greek Chicken Bowl, topped with black pepper.
  • Top the bowls with sliced chicken and a drizzle of homemade tzatziki sauce. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese.
    Greek chicken bowl with sliced grilled chicken, rice, and vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 61gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 612mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Greek Chicken Bowl
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