Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki
Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki are a quick, easy, and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender marinated chicken is served over rice or quinoa with fresh veggies, feta, and homemade tzatziki sauce. Enjoy a healthy Mediterranean-inspired bowl in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Greek Chicken Marinade
- 1.5 lbs. chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced and diced into small pieces absorb excess water by squeezing cucumber with a paper towel
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. dried dill
- 1 tsp. salt
Ingredients for assembling bowls
- 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 2 cups cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced optional
- 1 Bottle Olive Garden Italian dressing
Instructions
- In a large Ziplock bag add chicken breast, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Seal the bag and give it a good shake to combine all ingredients well. Place in the fridge for at least 30-60 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the Tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, salt and dill. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
- After the chicken has marinated, Place 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium to large skillet over medium-large heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Assemble Greek chicken bowls by dividing cooked rice or quinoa between 4 bowls. Assemble chicken, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and red onion (optional)
- Top each bowl with Tzatziki sauce and Olive Garden dressing and serve bowls immediately. Enjoy!
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