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Greek Chicken Bowls

Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls

These Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep. Juicy lemon-oregano marinated chicken is paired with fluffy grains, crisp vegetables, briny olives, feta, and creamy tzatziki for a balanced Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Persian cucumbers, diced
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce or hummus

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet or grill pan
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat evenly. Marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  2. Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions. Fluff and set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with a little oil. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. While chicken cooks, chop cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and red onion.
  5. Divide grains between bowls. Top with sliced chicken, vegetables, olives, feta, and tzatziki. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For best meal prep results, store chicken, grains, vegetables, and sauce separately and assemble just before eating.

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