Description
A delightful and nutritious meal featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a luscious tzatziki sauce, embodying the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa or rice (your choice)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts in this mixture and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or oven. Grill or bake the marinated chicken until fully cooked (internal temp should reach 165°F). Slice once done.
- Prepare Your Base: Cook your quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
- Chop the Veggies: Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and chop the red onion and bell pepper.
- Mix the Tzatziki: In a bowl, combine yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with quinoa or rice, add sliced chicken, top with fresh veggies, and finish with a generous drizzle of tzatziki.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dive in and savor every bite of your homemade Greek Chicken Bowls!
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute rice with quinoa. Marinade can be adjusted for spice or flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek, chicken bowls, Mediterranean, healthy meal, meal prep