Greek Chicken Bowls (Printer-friendly)
Marinated grilled chicken and fresh vegetables served over rice with creamy tzatziki sauce.
# What you'll need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 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
→ Bowl Components
10 - 2.5 cups cooked basmati or brown rice
11 - 1 small cucumber, diced
12 - 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 bell pepper, diced
15 - 100 g pitted Kalamata olives, halved
16 - 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Tzatziki Sauce
18 - 200 g 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 and pepper to taste
# Method:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh dill in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the sauce until serving.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken pieces for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and displays light charring.
04 - Distribute a bed of cooked rice into each serving bowl. Arrange the grilled chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese on top of the rice.
05 - Drizzle the prepared tzatziki sauce over the bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade doubles as a flavor bomb for the rice
- It requires very little active cooking time
02 -
- Squeeze as much water as you can from the grated cucumber or your sauce will turn into a soup
- Do not crowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of roast
03 -
- Use a box grater to quickly dice the vegetables for a uniform texture
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep the juices inside