Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki (Printable)
Marinated grilled chicken served over rice with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce for a complete Mediterranean meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Tzatziki Sauce
10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
11 - 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Bowl Assembly
17 - 2 cups cooked basmati or brown rice
18 - 1 small cucumber, diced
19 - 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
21 - 1 bell pepper, diced
22 - 100 g pitted Kalamata olives, halved
23 - 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
24 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken cubes in the mixture to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
03 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has light char marks.
04 - Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with grilled chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
05 - Drizzle bowls with the prepared tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can prep the sauce and chicken ahead of time, making dinner a breeze to assemble.
- The combination of warm spiced chicken and cool crisp veggies is incredibly satisfying.
02 -
- Squeezing the water out of the grated cucumber is crucial so your tzatziki does not turn into a soup.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken or it will steam instead of getting that nice char.
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy.
- Double the tzatziki recipe because it goes great on everything.