Description
This Loaded Greek Chicken Bowl is a fresh and flavorful meal packed with marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dairy-free tzatziki sauce. Served over a bed of rice or greens, it’s a wholesome, protein-packed dish that brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Dairy-Free Tzatziki:
- 1 cup dairy-free Greek yogurt (coconut or almond-based)
- 1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese (optional, omit for dairy-free)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate, or up to 2 hours for extra flavor.
- Prepare the Dairy-Free Tzatziki:
- In a medium bowl, combine the dairy-free Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezing out excess water), lemon juice, fresh dill, olive oil, and minced garlic.
- Stir well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
- Cook the marinated chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly.
- Assemble the Bowl:
- Start by placing a base of rice (or cauliflower rice) in each bowl.
- Arrange the sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and kalamata olives on top of the rice.
- Add a scoop of the dairy-free tzatziki sauce on the side.
- If using, sprinkle feta cheese over the bowl (or keep it dairy-free).
- Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve:
- Serve the bowls immediately, drizzling more tzatziki on top if desired. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful Greek chicken bowl!
Notes
- For added protein, you can add chickpeas or grilled shrimp to the bowl.
- The chicken can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days for a quick meal prep option.
- For a gluten-free option, use cauliflower rice or quinoa instead of regular rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with rice, chicken, and tzatziki)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg