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Greek Chicken Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • pounds chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • Salt and pepper
Bowl Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ red onion
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives
  • ¾ cup feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley
Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dill

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the grain base: Prepare rice or quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken: Sear chicken in a hot skillet for 5–7 minutes per side, or until it reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. Prepare the toppings: Dice cucumber, slice tomatoes and red onion, drain olives, and crumble feta.
  5. Make the tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt until smooth.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Add rice or quinoa to bowls, then top with chicken, vegetables, olives, feta, tzatziki, and parsley.