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Quick Flavorful Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki

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A quick and easy Greek chicken bowl recipe featuring a lemon-oregano marinade, fresh veggies, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for healthy, flavorful weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for marinade)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for marinade)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (for marinade)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup English cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced (for tzatziki)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for tzatziki)
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (for tzatziki)
  • Salt, to taste (for tzatziki)
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa, warm
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley or mint leaves, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  2. Add chicken breasts or thighs to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, ideally 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. While chicken marinates, grate cucumber for tzatziki and press out excess water using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
  4. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir well, adjust seasoning, and chill until ready to serve.
  5. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken about 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) or juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. While chicken cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion. Warm rice or quinoa.
  7. Divide grains among bowls, layer on fresh vegetables and sliced chicken.
  8. Spoon generous dollops of tzatziki over bowls, sprinkle with crumbled feta if using, and garnish with fresh parsley or mint. Serve immediately.

Notes

Drain cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki. Marinate chicken at least 15 minutes but no longer than 2 hours for best texture. Rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy. Medium-high heat is ideal to get a golden crust without burning marinade. Multitask by marinating chicken while prepping veggies and tzatziki to save time.

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