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Delicious Greek Chicken Bowl with fresh vegetables and herbs

Greek Chicken Bowls

These Greek Chicken Bowls are fresh, simple, and full of flavor, combining grilled chicken, grains, fresh vegetables, feta, olives, and a homemade tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bowls
  • 1 lb chicken breast Use thighs if preferred.
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice Cook according to package directions.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
For the tzatziki sauce
  • 1 cucumber, grated plus 1 diced for bowls Squeeze out excess moisture.
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped Or 1 teaspoon dried dill.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare grains. If not already cooked, make 2 cups quinoa or brown rice according to package directions. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
  3. Grill over medium-high heat or bake at 400°F until the thickest part reaches 165°F, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  4. Grate the cucumber for the tzatziki, then squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, combine the drained grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill while you finish the bowls.
  5. Dice the cucumber and bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion.
Assembly
  1. In each serving bowl, add quinoa or brown rice, then a layer of greens.
  2. Arrange the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion around the bowl.
  3. Place sliced chicken on top, sprinkle with feta and olives, and serve with tzatziki.
  4. Serve immediately or pack components separately for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve the bowls warm or at room temperature. Spoon tzatziki over the chicken right before eating. Offer lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness. Store components separately for best texture.

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