Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Juice of 2 Lemons
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 2 cups Cooked Quinoa or Rice
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Cucumber, diced
- 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Dill, chopped
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 small Cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon Dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for a few extra minutes to meld flavors.
- Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over them, and seal. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Chill the sauce while the chicken marinates.
- Preheat the grill or pan to medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Rest the chicken for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, divide the cooked quinoa or rice, slice the chicken, and top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and herbs.
- Add a generous spoonful of tzatziki over the top.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings and swap ingredients based on your preference. Great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Greek, Chicken, Bowls, Tzatziki, Healthy, Dinner