Name: Greek Chicken Bowls with Quinoa, Vegetables, and Tzatziki Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice; 1/2 cucumber, sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted; 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce

Description

This Greek Chicken Bowl recipe offers a vibrant and healthy meal featuring grilled chicken breasts seasoned with oregano and olive oil, served over a base of fluffy quinoa or rice and topped with fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and creamy tzatziki sauce. It’s easy to prepare in about 25 minutes and perfect for a light, Mediterranean-inspired lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

2 large chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste

Base and Vegetables

2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

Sauce

1/2 cup tzatziki sauce

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Instructions

Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and acquires a nice golden char.
Season Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, coating them thoroughly for maximum flavor.
Grill Chicken: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
Prepare Bowls: While the chicken is grilling, assemble the bowls by layering cooked quinoa or rice, then adding sliced cucumber, diced cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and pitted Kalamata olives.
Slice Chicken: Once cooked, slice the grilled chicken breasts into strips and arrange on top of the vegetable-topped quinoa or rice base.
Add Tzatziki: Drizzle each bowl with creamy tzatziki sauce and serve immediately for a fresh and flavorful meal.

Notes

You can substitute the quinoa with brown rice or couscous for variety.
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, and garlic for 30 minutes before grilling.
Tzatziki sauce can be store-bought or homemade using Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon, and dill.
To make this dish vegetarian, substitute the grilled chicken with grilled halloumi or chickpeas.
Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is cooked safely.