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Greek Chicken Bowls

Juicy lemon-garlic chicken served over rice or quinoa with fresh veggies, crunchy cucumbers, salty Kalamata olives, and creamy feta, topped with homemade tzatziki for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast About 1 to 1.5 pounds for 4 servings.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed For best brightness.
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the Bowls
  • 1 cup rice or quinoa, cooked Cook per package directions; brown rice or a blend works well.
  • 1 medium cucumber Seed and coarsely grate for tzatziki.
  • 1 cup cherry or plum tomatoes, halved or diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or oregano), chopped For garnish.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Thick (full-fat or 2%) for the best texture.
  • 1/2 medium grated cucumber Squeeze excess water before adding.
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • to taste salt

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Grill or bake the chicken until cooked through, then slice.
  2. For grilling: Medium-high heat for about 6 to 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reads 165°F.
  3. For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Prepare Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, finely grated cucumber, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Squeeze excess water from grated cucumber before adding to yogurt to prevent a watery sauce.
Cook Rice or Quinoa
  1. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, place cooked rice or quinoa at the base. Top with sliced chicken, fresh veggies (cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives), and crumbled feta cheese.
  2. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with fresh herbs.

Notes

Serve bowls family-style, allowing everyone to customize their plate. Add warm pita or grilled flatbread for scooping. Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 to 4 days.