Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls, a delightful meal bursting with Mediterranean goodness. This recipe features tender, marinated grilled chicken served on a bed of fluffy brown rice or quinoa, topped with fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese. Drizzle with homemade tzatziki sauce for a creamy finish that ties all the flavors together. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, these bowls are not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy a wholesome dish that brings the essence of Greece right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a grill pan over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let it rest before slicing.
- Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt to prepare tzatziki sauce.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice/quinoa as the base and top with sliced chicken and fresh vegetables. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg