Description
A quick and nutritious meal featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce in a flavorful bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/3 cup olive oil (plus 1 tbsp for tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp salt (plus 1/4 tsp for tzatziki)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup yogurt (plain full-fat Greek)
- 3/4 cup cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp dill (freshly chopped)
- 2 cups rice (cooked according to package directions)
- 2 cups tomatoes (halved or diced)
- 2 cups cucumber (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 4 cups lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup onion (thinly sliced)
- 3/4 cup feta (crumbled)
Instructions
- Start by whisking together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Add the chicken pieces to this marinade and toss until they’re well-coated. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge for maximum flavor!).
- While the chicken marinates, combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and dill in another bowl. Mix everything until it’s well blended. This refreshing tzatziki sauce will bring a nice coolness to your chicken bowls.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
- While the chicken cooks, follow the instructions on the rice package to prepare 2 cups of cooked rice.
- Once everything is ready, it’s time to assemble your bowls! Start with a base of rice, then top it with the cooked chicken, fresh lettuce, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced onions, and crumbled feta. Drizzle some tzatziki sauce over the top, and you’re all set!
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor. Feel free to customize your bowls with additional veggies or protein options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Bowls, Mediterranean, High Protein, Healthy Dinner, Meal Prep