Greek Chicken Bowls
A simple and flavorful dish filled with protein, veggies, and a cool sauce, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts Can use thighs for more juiciness
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating chicken
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Cucumber Grated
- 2 tablespoons Dill
- 2 tablespoons Mint
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice A little for the sauce
For Assembly
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup Tomatoes Chopped
- 1 cup Red onion Chopped
- 1 cup Bell peppers Chopped
Instructions
Marination
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking the Chicken
- Grill or sauté the chicken until fully cooked, then slice it.
Preparing Tzatziki Sauce
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, mint, salt, and a little lemon juice.
Assembling the Bowls
- Assemble the bowls by layering quinoa or rice at the bottom, adding sliced chicken, and topping with fresh chopped veggies.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Keep bowls in airtight containers; store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken and grains in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or eat cold. Marinate the chicken longer for more flavor and chop vegetables into similar sizes for even bites.