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Flavorful Greek Chicken Bowls

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A quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired chicken bowl featuring marinated chicken, fresh veggies, quinoa or rice, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  2. Cook quinoa or rice according to package instructions. Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  3. Grate the cucumber for tzatziki, then squeeze out excess moisture. In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
  4. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and pit and slice kalamata olives. Toss gently with a pinch of salt.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken pieces in a single layer and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Cook in batches if needed.
  6. Assemble bowls by layering quinoa or rice, fresh veggie mix, and cooked chicken. Top with tzatziki sauce and garnish with chopped parsley or dill.
  7. Serve immediately or pack for meal prep. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes for best flavor, up to 2 hours if possible. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a good sear. Squeeze excess moisture from cucumber for thick tzatziki sauce. Let cooked chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. Store components separately for best freshness when meal prepping.

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Keywords: Greek chicken bowls, Mediterranean recipe, chicken marinade, tzatziki sauce, healthy dinner, quick dinner, meal prep, gluten-free, dairy-free option

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