Description
Delicious and fresh Chicken Tzatziki Bowls made with marinated chicken, tzatziki sauce, and vibrant veggies over rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 2 hours.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat, then cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir in diced cucumber and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the bowls: start with a base of rice or quinoa, then top with sliced chicken, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- Add a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on top.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Customize with different grains or vegetables. Great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg