Name: Greek Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, diced; 3 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 2 lemons; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 cups cooked rice; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cucumbers, diced (Plus 1 grated, optional); 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; Fresh parsley or dill for garnish; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp fresh dill; Salt & pepper to taste

Description

Delicious and healthy Greek chicken bowls with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki.

Ingredients

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2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, diced
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 cups cooked rice
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cucumbers, diced (Plus 1 grated, optional)
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill
Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the diced chicken and coat completely. Marinate for at least 120 minutes or overnight.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shake off the excess, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside.
Prepare rice according to package directions. Optional: Toss warm rice with olive oil and lemon juice to prevent clumping.
Slice onions, dice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, drain olives, and crumble feta.
Grate one cucumber, squeezing out all liquid. Mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the fridge.
Divide rice among 6 containers. Top with chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and feta. Pack tzatziki separately in a small container. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Keep tzatziki separately for freshness.

Prep Time: 120 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling, Sautéing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg