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image of fresh ingredients for greek chicken bowls including chicken thighs tzatziki sauce feta cheese cucumber tomatoes red onion kalamata olives lemon juice olive oil oregano garlic rice arranged on white marble kitchen counter with clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight
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Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Bowls

A vibrant and flavorful Greek-inspired chicken bowl recipe that combines tender lemon garlic chicken with fresh toppings and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and customizable weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Greek Lemon Garlic Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice none
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil none
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried oregano none
  • 1 tsp Salt none
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper none
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs or breasts boneless, skinless; thighs stay moister
For the Grain Base
  • 2 cups Cooked brown rice, white rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice choose based on dietary preference
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup Feta cheese crumbled; use genuine Greek feta stored in brine
  • 1 cup Cucumber chopped; English or Persian
  • 1 cup Tomatoes chopped; cherry or Roma
  • 1/2 cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1 pinch Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt full-fat for best texture
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber grated and squeezed of excess moisture
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice none
  • 1 clove Garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board,
  • Chef's Knife
  • Skillet (preferably cast iron)
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • tongs
  • Colander
  • paper towels.
  • Air-tight containers for storage

Method
 

Prepare the Greek Lemon Garlic Marinade
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss the cubed chicken in the marinade until evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, fresh lemon juice, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Grain Base
  1. Prepare your grain base according to package instructions. For cauliflower rice, sauté it in a skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly caramelized. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Fresh Toppings
  1. While the chicken is cooking, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Halve the kalamata olives. Keep these fresh toppings separate until ready to assemble the bowls.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide the cooked grain base among four bowls. Top each bowl generously with the seared chicken. Artfully arrange the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese around the chicken.
  2. Drizzle each bowl with a generous amount of the tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley for added color and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 28g

Notes

For extra tender chicken breasts, lightly pound them before cubing and marinating. Ensure wooden skewers are soaked in water before grilling to prevent burning. To enhance flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of water when cooking rice or quinoa. Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat chicken and grain base only, adding fresh toppings and tzatziki sauce just before serving.
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