Description
A bright and hearty meal featuring juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for a weeknight dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 crisp cucumbers
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated or finely diced (for tzatziki)
- 1 clove garlic (for tzatziki)
- 2 tablespoons fresh or dried dill (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Grill or bake the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side on a hot grill, or 20 to 25 minutes at 400°F in the oven, until juices run clear.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Layer greens or cooked grains in a bowl; add sliced chicken, cucumber rounds, halved tomatoes, thin red onion slices, chickpeas, and a sprinkle of crumbled feta.
- For tzatziki, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt to taste; whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle tzatziki over the bowls or serve it on the side, finishing with black pepper and olive oil.
Notes
Add chopped romaine or baby greens for extra crunch. Drizzle with additional olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, healthy bowls, grilled chicken, tzatziki, meal prep, Mediterranean