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Quick Greek Chicken Bowl Recipe

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A fast, healthy, and flavorful Greek chicken bowl ready in just 15 minutes, featuring marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup grated cucumber, squeezed to remove excess water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken pieces in marinade until evenly coated. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare the tzatziki sauce: Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and chill in fridge.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Cook in batches if needed.
  4. Assemble the bowl: Divide cooked rice or quinoa between bowls. Top with cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion slices, and crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Add finishing touch: Dollop chilled tzatziki sauce over each bowl. Garnish with fresh dill or oregano if desired.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 5 minutes to enhance flavor. Squeeze excess water from grated cucumber to avoid watery tzatziki. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure a good sear. Leftover grains can be cooked ahead to save time. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut-based yogurt.

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