Greek Chicken Bowls
A vibrant and healthy meal featuring marinated grilled chicken served on a bed of fresh vegetables, topped with tangy feta and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil For marinating
- 2 cloves garlic Crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper Freshly cracked
For the Bowls
- 1 cup cucumber Chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1/2 cup red onion Diced
- 1 cup chickpeas Rinsed
- 1/2 cup feta cheese Crumble for topping
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber Grated
- 1 clove garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Additional splash
Instructions
Marinating the Chicken
- Combine chicken breasts, olive oil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a dish and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Grilling the Chicken
- Heat the grill or a pan on medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken, cooking until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Preparing the Vegetables
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and rinsed chickpeas, mixing well.
Assembling the Bowls
- Create a bed of the vegetable mixture in a bowl and top with sliced chicken.
- Crumble feta cheese over the top and drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
For a twist, substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or salmon, or make a vegetarian version using marinated grilled eggplant or zucchini.