Description
Elevate your meal prep with these vibrant Greek Chicken Bowls, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying dish that combines fresh ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. Juicy marinated chicken is served over fluffy quinoa or brown rice, topped with crisp vegetables and a drizzle of zesty tzatziki sauce. Ideal for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends, this recipe offers versatility and can easily be customized to meet your dietary preferences. Discover how these colorful bowls can become a staple in your clean eating routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast
- 1 cup (185g) quinoa or brown rice
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (75g) Kalamata olives, pitted
- ½ cup (120g) tzatziki sauce
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Chop vegetables: dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, slice onion, and pit olives if necessary.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa/rice at the base followed by sliced chicken and assorted toppings; finish with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg