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Delicious Greek Chicken Bowl with fresh vegetables and herbs

Greek Chicken Bowls

These Greek chicken bowls combine bright vegetables, salty olives, creamy feta, and tangy tzatziki for a fresh yet filling meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice Use brown rice or farro if preferred.
  • 2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast Leftover roast or rotisserie works great.
  • 1 cucumber, diced Plus 1 grated cucumber for tzatziki.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red onion, diced Soak in cold water 10 minutes for milder bite.
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • to taste cups Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper To taste.
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Dill Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the cooked quinoa or rice in a large mixing bowl. Add the diced chicken on top.
  2. Toss in the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, diced bell pepper, and sliced Kalamata olives.
  3. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Use tongs or two large spoons to gently mix until everything is evenly distributed and colorful.
Make the Tzatziki
  1. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and well-drained cucumber, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Add chopped dill if using. Taste and season with a pinch of salt.
Finish and Serve
  1. Spoon the tzatziki over individual bowls. Garnish with crumbled feta and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve these bowls warm, at room temperature, or chilled for picnic-style meals. For meal prep, the components hold up well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Add extra lemon or olive oil before storing to keep vegetables crisp. Avoid freezing the fully assembled bowl.

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