Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your dinner table. With juicy marinated chicken served over a bed of fresh veggies and topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Each bowl is a colorful celebration of taste and nutrition that promises to transport your taste buds to Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly; let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C). Grill or bake chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- 3. Prepare veggies: Chop cucumber and cherry tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Assemble bowls: Slice cooked chicken and layer over fresh greens in serving bowls. Top with chopped veggies and drizzle generously with tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg