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Greek Chicken Bowls

Greek Chicken Bowls

These Greek Chicken Bowls are fresh, vibrant, and perfect for easy healthy meals. Juicy lemon-oregano chicken is paired with crisp vegetables, fluffy rice or quinoa, and creamy homemade tzatziki. This clean eating recipe is ideal for meal prep, busy weeknight dinners, and anyone craving a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired bowl.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Greek Chicken
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked rice quinoa, or couscous
  • or cauliflower rice for low-carb
  • For the Bowl Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • Fresh parsley or dill chopped
  • For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup cucumber grated and squeezed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken:
  2. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  3. Cook the chicken:
  4. Grill, pan-sear, or bake the chicken until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Slice or cube the chicken once cooked.
  5. Prepare the base:
  6. Cook your rice, quinoa, couscous, or cauliflower rice and fluff with a fork.
  7. Make the Tzatziki:
  8. Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill for 10 minutes.
  9. Assemble the bowls:
  10. Divide the base into bowls. Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and red onion. Add crumbled feta and fresh herbs.
  11. Finish:
  12. Drizzle tzatziki over the bowls or serve on the side.

Notes

Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor.
Swap the base for cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb.
For meal prep: store chicken, veggies, and dressing separately.
Add heat with chili flakes or spicy yogurt.
Substitute chickpeas, halloumi, or tofu for a vegetarian version.