Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this dish features tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, creamy hummus, and tangy tzatziki sauce over a bed of rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup hummus (per bowl)
- 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce (per bowl)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of rice or quinoa. Top with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, olives, a scoop of hummus, and a dollop of tzatziki. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas for a different protein option.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time for quick weekday lunches.
- Try using cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
