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Delicious Greek Chicken Bowl with marinated chicken and fresh vegetables

Greek Chicken Bowls

These Greek chicken bowls are bright, fast, and satisfying with tender marinated chicken, crisp veggies, salty feta, and cooling tzatziki over a wholesome base of brown rice or quinoa.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the bowl assembly
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce made from plain yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. Whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish, pour the marinade over them, and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
Cook the chicken
  1. Grill over medium-high heat about 6 to 8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18 to 25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Cook the grain
  1. Prepare brown rice or quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
Chop the vegetables
  1. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes (or chop larger tomatoes), thinly slice the red onion, and slice the bell peppers into bite-sized strips.
Make tzatziki
  1. Grate a small cucumber and squeeze out excess water. Stir into 1 cup strained Greek yogurt with 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, and salt to taste.
Assemble the bowls
  1. Spoon rice or quinoa into bowls, add sliced chicken with a mix of the chopped vegetables. Sprinkle feta over everything and top with a dollop of tzatziki.
Garnish and serve
  1. Scatter chopped parsley and mint on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store components separately for best texture. Refrigerate within two hours and consume within 3 to 4 days. Tzatziki may thin as it sits; stir before serving. For meal-prep, layer components in mason jars.

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