Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty sauce, perfect for meal prepping and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1½ tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2½ tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp oregano
- 1½ tsp basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (Fage preferred)
- ½ cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp finely chopped dill
Instructions
- Mix together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl or zip-top bag.
- Add the chicken cubes to your marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken in batches for about 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cook the basmati rice according to package directions and fluff it once done.
- Prep all your vegetables: dice the tomatoes, chop the cucumber and lettuce, slice the onion, chop the parsley, and crumble the feta.
- Mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and dill in a separate bowl to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Assemble your bowls starting with a base of warm rice, then layer on the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and feta.
- Top with the cooked chicken and a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Store components separately for best freshness when meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken bowls, Mediterranean recipes, healthy meals, meal prep