Description
A nutritious and tasty meal combining lean chicken, fiber-rich grains, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade Tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups spinach or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, add the diced chicken breast. Pour in the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 7–10 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked quinoa or brown rice among serving bowls. Top each bowl with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped bell pepper, sliced red onion, spinach, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve with Tzatziki Sauce: Drizzle the homemade Tzatziki sauce over each bowl before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Store components in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freeze cooked chicken and grains for up to 3 months. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg