Description
Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls feature tender, juicy chicken marinated with Mediterranean herbs, served over a base of rice or quinoa with fresh veggies and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This vibrant, flavorful bowl is quick to prepare, balanced in nutrition, and perfect for easy dinners, lunches, or meal prep.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
For the Bowl Assembly
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Extra fresh dill and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Marinate the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh dill and parsley. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes to absorb the Mediterranean flavors.
- Cook the chicken: Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through and juicy. Allow the chicken to rest before slicing thinly.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (well drained), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped dill. Stir thoroughly until creamy and flavorful. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of cooked rice or quinoa. Top with sliced grilled chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and additional fresh herbs. Spoon generous amounts of tzatziki sauce over the top to finish.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer, creamier tzatziki sauce.
- Drain cucumber well to prevent a watery tzatziki.
- Marinate chicken longer (up to 1 hour) for deeper flavor.
- Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Customize herbs by substituting dill with mint or oregano.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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