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Flavorful Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe with Easy Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

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A fresh and satisfying Greek chicken bowl featuring juicy, well-seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
  • ½ cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
  2. Prepare the tzatziki sauce: Grate the peeled cucumber and squeeze out excess water using a towel or cheesecloth. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir well and chill in the fridge.
  3. Cook the grain: Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook chicken pieces 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). For thick pieces, finish in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Prep the veggies: Slice cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and halve olives.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Layer cooked rice or quinoa in bowls. Top with sliced chicken, then arrange tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives around. Spoon tzatziki sauce over and sprinkle with feta and fresh herbs.
  7. Serve immediately while chicken is warm and tzatziki is cool.

Notes

Drain grated cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor; overnight is ideal. Use medium-high heat to sear chicken and avoid flipping too often. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing. If tzatziki is too thick after chilling, whisk in a teaspoon or two of cold water or lemon juice.

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