Description
A delicious chicken tzatziki bowl that combines marinated grilled chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed of excess water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, halved
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden. Set aside.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
- Assemble Bowls: Start with a base of quinoa or rice. Add grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the top and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the chicken marinade.
- Feel free to substitute the quinoa with brown rice or any grain of your choice.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg