Description
These vibrant Greek Chicken Bowls combine tender lemon-garlic chicken with Mediterranean toppings like rice, cucumber, tomatoes, and tzatziki. Meal prep-friendly and bursting with fresh flavors, they’re perfect for quick dinners or lunches.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the bowls:
3 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, or quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced into small cubes
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
Marinate the chicken.
Add the chicken pieces to a mixing bowl. Pour in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until every piece is evenly coated. Let it rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the toppings. 🍋
Prep the fresh vegetables.
Dice the cucumber into small, even cubes. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Chop the parsley or dill. Keep everything in separate piles or small bowls for easy assembly.
Heat the skillet.
Place a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and lightly golden.
Assemble the bowls.
Divide cooked rice or quinoa among 4 serving bowls. Layer with steamed chicken, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and shredded romaine. Top with tzatziki sauce and crumbled feta. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley or dill.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours for extra flavor.
Use brown rice or quinoa as a healthier base option.
Meal prep components individually for easier assembly later.
Substitute feta with vegan alternative if needed.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stir-frying/Stirring
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg