Greek Chicken Bowls

Greek Chicken Bowls

Author: Lauren Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: LUNCH Cuisine: Greek Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red onion, diced (optional)
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • For Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill or sauté until cooked through.
  2. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill briefly if time allows.
  3. In serving bowls, layer quinoa or rice, cooked chicken, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
  4. Top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley. Served with tzatziki sauce on the side.

Notes

  1. For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for chickpeas or grilled halloumi. For a quicker prep, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.