Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and delicious dish that combines marinated grilled chicken with fresh veggies and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe offers a taste of the Mediterranean right in your kitchen. Enjoy the bright flavors and colorful presentation that will impress your family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 600g)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (240g)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (30ml)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (45ml)
- 2 tsp dried oregano (4g)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150g)
- 1 cucumber, diced (200g)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- Pita bread or rice for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Coat chicken breasts in marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- While chicken cooks, prepare veggies by tossing cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in olive oil and lemon juice.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Serve on warm pita or rice topped with veggies and crumbled feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg