Description
A vibrant, healthy, and quick-to-make Greek Chicken Bowl combining grilled chicken, quinoa, and fresh veggies with creamy feta and zesty tzatziki. Perfect for a balanced, flavorful meal with a classic Greek twist.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons (freshly squeezed juice)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tsp dried oregano
1 cup quinoa (uncooked) or rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 large cucumber
1/2 cup red onion (diced)
1 cup feta cheese (crumbled, halal-certified if preferred)
1 cup Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
1/4 cup fresh dill (or parsley, chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 4-5 small lemon slices for grilling garnish
Instructions
Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Place chicken in the marinade, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours. Dice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes; pulse red onion in a food processor. Pulse 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp minced garlic, and 2 tbsp fresh dill (or parsley) with 1 tbsp lemon juice to create tzatziki. Cook quinoa according to package instructions or prepare rice. Preheat pan or grill to 375°F. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. Let rest, then slice thinly or leave whole. Assemble bowl: layer cooked quinoa, cooked chicken, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta. Top with tzatziki. Optional: add grilled lemon slices for a smoky garnish.
Notes
Use light olive oil for marinating if preferred. To store for faster assembly, keep components refrigerated. Avoid under-marinating by planning ahead. Prevent overcooking with a meat thermometer. Add cherry tomatoes after cooking to prevent over-softening. Check quinoa expiration date for freshness. Substitute chicken with grilled salmon for a different protein. For gluten-free, add pulsed dried apricots or grapes instead of cucumber. Use pearled couscous as an alternative grain.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg