Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish packed with marinated chicken, colorful veggies, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week. Enjoy all the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean in one satisfying bowl!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
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1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Bowls:
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2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
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1 cucumber, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
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1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
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Fresh spinach or mixed greens (optional)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
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1/2 cucumber, grated & squeezed to remove excess water
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken: Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours).
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Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.
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Assemble Bowls: Divide rice, quinoa, or couscous among bowls. Top with chicken, veggies, olives, feta (if using), and greens. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
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Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with dill or parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
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For a vegetarian option, swap chicken with chickpeas or roasted veggies.
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To keep it low-carb, use cauliflower rice or extra mixed greens.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; tzatziki sauce keeps for 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / Grill (Optional)
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean