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Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls

These Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls bring all the sunshine and flavor you could want into one easy, feel-good meal. Juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, fluffy rice or quinoa, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce make every bite a little taste of vacation.
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Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken Marinade:
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Bowls:
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
  • Fresh parsley for topping
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • For the Homemade Tzatziki:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight if possible).
  • Step 2: Cook the Chicken
  • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Cook the chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Let it rest, then slice into strips.
  • Step 3: Make the Tzatziki
  • In a bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Step 4: Prepare the Veggies
  • While the chicken cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Crumble the feta cheese if using.
  • Step 5: Assemble the Bowls
  • Start with a base of rice or quinoa. Top with chicken slices, chopped veggies, olives, tzatziki, and feta. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and add a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
4 bowls
Calories (per serving):
About 450–500 calories (depending on toppings and base)