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Healthy and flavorful Greek Chicken Bowls with veggies, chicken, and tzatziki.

Greek Chicken Bowls

Flavor-packed Greek Chicken Bowls with juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy tzatziki make for a fresh and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Use a good quality oil.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest Adds brightness.
  • 4 cloves minced garlic Base of the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Classic Mediterranean herb.
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika For warmth and color.
  • to taste salt and pepper Season as desired.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin Optional but recommended.
For the chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are more forgiving.
For the tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Whole milk yogurt recommended.
  • 1 medium English cucumber, grated and squeezed For crunch and freshness.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped Mint can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For richness.
For assembly
  • 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or greens Choose your base.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for finishing
  • to taste fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) For garnish.

Method
 

Marinade and Chicken
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  3. Cook the chicken in a hot skillet until golden on both sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let it rest before slicing.
Tzatziki
  1. In a bowl, combine grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh dill, and olive oil. Season to taste.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Prepare your base of rice, quinoa, or greens.
  2. Add toppings of diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, olives, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta.
  3. Top with sliced chicken and a generous spoon of tzatziki.
  4. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs.

Notes

These bowls are flexible. Customize with veggies you have on hand or make them dairy-free by swapping out the yogurt for a dairy-free alternative.