Description
This Greek Chicken Bowl recipe is a delicious and nutritious meal that combines flavorful marinated chicken with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and creamy sauces over a bed of rice. It’s a perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
2 cups cooked white or brown rice, 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1 cucumber (diced), ½ red onion (thinly sliced), ½ cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved), ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, ½ cup hummus, ¼ cup tzatziki sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of rice, top with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Add hummus and tzatziki sauce on the side. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Add avocado or roasted chickpeas for extra texture and flavor.
- Great for meal prep and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
