Why Make This Recipe
Greek Chicken Bowls are a fantastic meal option for many reasons. They are healthy, packed with flavor, and easy to prepare. Each bowl is filled with colorful veggies, protein-rich chicken, and creamy feta cheese. Plus, the homemade tzatziki sauce adds a refreshing touch. It’s a perfect dish for family dinners, meal prep, or a picnic.
How to Make Greek Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, combine chicken breast with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill or sauté until fully cooked.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In serving bowls, layer quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, diced veggies, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.
- Enjoy your healthy Greek Chicken Bowls!
How to Serve Greek Chicken Bowls
Serve Greek Chicken Bowls in a deep dish or a bowl. You can add more tzatziki sauce on top, and if desired, sprinkle some extra feta cheese and fresh herbs like parsley or dill for added flavor. They also make a great meal on the go in a meal prep container.
How to Store Greek Chicken Bowls
To store Greek Chicken Bowls, place them in airtight containers. You can keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to store the tzatziki sauce, keep it in a separate small container to maintain freshness.
Tips to Make Greek Chicken Bowls
- Make sure to grill the chicken over medium heat to keep it juicy.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and crunch.
- Feel free to add more veggies like spinach, zucchini, or carrots.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken.
Variation
For a vegetarian version, you can replace chicken with grilled chickpeas or tofu. You can also try different sauces, such as hummus, instead of tzatziki.
FAQs
1. Can I use brown rice instead of quinoa?
Yes, you can use brown rice if you prefer. Both options are healthy and delicious.
2. How can I make this dish gluten-free?
Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, so as long as you use gluten-free tzatziki sauce and check all ingredients, your dish will be gluten-free.
3. Can I prepare this meal in advance?
Yes! You can prepare all components in advance and store them separately until you are ready to serve. Just assemble it fresh when dining.
Greek Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Bowls
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced Use fresh chicken for best results.
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice Both quinoa and rice are great options.
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved Add more if desired.
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled Use high-quality feta.
- 1 cucumber diced Fresh cucumber enhances the dish.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Sweet cherry tomatoes work well.
- 1 red onion thinly sliced For a milder flavor, soak in water.
- 1 bell pepper diced Any color bell pepper is fine.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber grated and drained Remove as much water as possible.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine chicken breast with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill or sauté until fully cooked.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Assembly
- In serving bowls, layer quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, diced veggies, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.
- Enjoy your healthy Greek Chicken Bowls!