Description
A delicious journey to Greece with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup tahini
- ½ cup Greek or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons water, to desired consistency
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they’re fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Prepare the salad: While the chicken marinates, chop the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion. Toss these ingredients in a bowl with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta.
- Make the tahini dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water. Adjust consistency with more water if desired. Add salt to taste.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill or pan-sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Allow the chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble your bowls: In a bowl, scoop a generous serving of the salad mixture, place the sliced chicken on top, and drizzle with the tahini dressing. Optionally, serve with warm pita bread or over rice.
Notes
Customize each bowl with your favorite toppings and make it your own! Allow chicken to marinate longer for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Bowls, Mediterranean recipe, healthy dinner, meal prep, summer meals