🥗 Easy Greek Chicken Bowl 🐓✨
🌟Fresh, zesty, and loaded with Mediterranean goodness, this Easy Greek Chicken Bowl is a quick and healthy option for lunch or dinner. With juicy marinated chicken, crisp veggies, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki, this bowl is sure to become a favorite! 🍋🍅
Ingredients
For the Greek Chicken:
🍗 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Bowl Base:
🍚 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
For the Toppings:
🥬 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce or spinach
🍅 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🥒 1/2 cup cucumber slices
🧅 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
🫒 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (optional)
🧀 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional for non-vegan option)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
🥒 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
🌿 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Add the chicken and coat it evenly with the marinade. Let it rest for 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil.
Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
3️⃣ Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and set aside.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
Start with a base of rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice in each bowl. Add a layer of romaine lettuce or spinach.
Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and olives (if using).
5️⃣ Add Chicken and Sauce:
Place the sliced chicken over the veggies and drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
6️⃣ Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with extra dill, feta (if desired), or a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately and enjoy!