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Greek Chicken Bowls
Laura

Greek Chicken Bowls

Greek Chicken Bowls with lemony chicken, fresh vegetables, feta, and tzatziki make a bright and satisfying Mediterranean-style meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons parsley or dill chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Add the chicken and toss until well coated.
  3. Cook the chicken in a hot skillet or grill pan until browned and cooked through.
  4. Prepare the rice or quinoa while the chicken cooks.
  5. Assemble the bowls with grains, then chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, and tzatziki.
  6. Finish with parsley or dill and serve immediately.

Notes

    >Keep the components separate for meal prep. >Use chicken thighs for a juicier bowl. >Add extra lemon for a brighter finish.