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Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
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Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a fresh and vibrant Mediterranean meal featuring juicy marinated chicken, fluffy rice or quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a cooling homemade tzatziki sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish perfectly balances flavors and textures, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep lunches.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, lean cuts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Base and Veggies

  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Optional Garnishes

  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Kalamata olives, sliced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade and Chicken: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs in a bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly with this marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb the Mediterranean flavors.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, until nicely charred outside and cooked through. Remove and let rest while preparing other components.
  3. Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. Combine cucumber with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill or mint, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and refrigerate to meld flavors.
  4. Cook the Base: Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy and tender.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Layer cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom of bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with optional feta cheese, olives, fresh parsley, or lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Drain the grated cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki sauce.
  • Use fresh herbs like dill or mint for a brighter taste compared to dried.
  • Allow the cooked chicken to rest to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Lightly toast rice or quinoa before cooking to enhance nuttiness.

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