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Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls with fresh vegetables and herbs

Greek Chicken Bowls

A vibrant celebration of flavors featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb Chicken breast (boneless, skinless) Can substitute with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
For the Bowls
  • 1 cup Brown rice or quinoa (cooked) Base of the bowls.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes (cherry or vine-ripened) Halved.
  • 1 medium Red onion Sliced.
  • 1 cup Bell peppers (any color) Sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/2 cup Tzatziki sauce Can substitute with a simple yogurt sauce if desired.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh herbs: parsley and mint For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to prepare the marinade.
  2. Coat the chicken breast in the marinade and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Grill or bake the marinated chicken until its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes, then slice it.
  2. While the chicken cooks, prepare your brown rice or quinoa according to the package instructions.
Assembly
  1. Chop your vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion and bell peppers.
  2. Make the tzatziki sauce by mixing grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt.
  3. Assemble your bowls with a base of rice or quinoa, then add the sliced chicken, vegetables, crumbled feta, and a generous dollop of tzatziki.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley and mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to swap chicken for grilled shrimp or chickpeas for a vegan option. You can also use different grains like farro or barley instead of brown rice or quinoa.

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