Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki (Printable Version)

Savor vibrant Greek chicken bowls with tzatziki and hummus.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.32 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Rice/Base

10 - 1.5 cups cooked basmati or brown rice (or quinoa for gluten-free option)

→ Vegetables & Toppings

11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cucumber, diced
13 - 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
15 - 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Tzatziki

17 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
18 - 0.5 cucumber, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
19 - 1 garlic clove, minced
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
21 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
22 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Hummus

23 - 1 cup classic hummus (store-bought or homemade)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
02 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill or pan-sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
03 - In a bowl, mix all tzatziki ingredients until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta on top. Add a generous dollop of tzatziki and a scoop of hummus to each bowl. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
05 - Serve immediately. Enjoy the bowls warm or cold as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This recipe brings the Mediterranean right to your table, bursting with flavor and freshness.
  • Perfect for meal prep, it can be enjoyed warm or cold, making lunches a breeze.
02 -
  • Don’t rush the marination; the longer the chicken sits in the flavors, the tastier it becomes.
  • If you squeeze excess liquid from the grated cucumber for tzatziki, it will be thick and lovely!
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken longer for a more robust flavor; you won’t regret it.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon over the assembled bowl can brighten the entire dish.
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