Description
A vibrant and flavorful Greek-inspired chicken bowl that combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 Cucumber, diced
- 2 Tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 Red onion, diced
- 1/2 C Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 C Kalamata olives
- 1 C Brown rice or quinoa, cooked
- 1/2 C Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or oven. Cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes on each side if grilling, or 25 minutes at 375°F in the oven. Slice it into strips.
- Cook the brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
- Dice cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the bowls with a base of brown rice or quinoa, layered with sliced chicken, chopped veggies, crumbled feta, and kalamata olives.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Marinate the chicken longer for added tenderness, and use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg