🍽️ Greek Chicken Bowl Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ~35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Juice of 1 lemon
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Bowl Base:
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2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or quinoa)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
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1 cucumber (diced)
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1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
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1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Optional: shredded lettuce or spinach
Tzatziki Sauce (Quick Version):
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1/2 cucumber, finely grated
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Add the chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for 15–30 minutes (longer if you have time).
2. Cook the Chicken
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Grill, pan-sear, or bake the chicken until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
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Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
3. Make the Tzatziki
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Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
4. Assemble the Bowls
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In each bowl, add rice as the base.
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Top with chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and feta.
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Spoon tzatziki sauce on top.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired.
Q&A
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Yes! Store ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat. Tzatziki lasts 3–4 days in the fridge.
Q: What’s a good low-carb base?
A: Cauliflower rice or chopped romaine lettuce.
Q: Can I use store-bought tzatziki?
A: Absolutely! Choose a good-quality brand to save time.
Q: What other protein can I use?
A: Try grilled shrimp, falafel, or lamb.
Q: How do I make it dairy-free?
A: Skip the feta and use dairy-free yogurt for the tzatziki.
