Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki (Printable)
Grilled chicken and fresh vegetables served over rice with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 1 lb 2 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For the Bowls
10 - 9 oz cooked basmati or brown rice
11 - 1 small cucumber, diced
12 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
15 - 3.5 oz pitted Kalamata olives, halved
16 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ For the Tzatziki
18 - 7 oz Greek yogurt
19 - 1/2 cucumber, finely grated
20 - 1 clove garlic, minced
21 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
22 - 1 tbsp olive oil
23 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
24 - Salt & pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
02 - While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki: Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust salt and pepper to taste; chill until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken pieces for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred.
04 - Assemble each bowl: Start with a base of rice, then top with grilled chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta.
05 - Drizzle with tzatziki and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in under forty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- The marinade doubles as a flavor bomb for the chicken and a dressing for the veggies.
02 -
- Don't skip the step of squeezing excess water from the grated cucumber, or your sauce will be too runny.
- Letting the chicken sit in the marinade for just fifteen minutes makes a surprising difference in tenderness.
03 -
- If you have time, make the tzatziki a day ahead; the garlic flavor mellows and improves overnight.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon over the whole bowl right before serving brightens every single element.