Healthy Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls | Easy Mediterranean Clean Eating Recipe
These Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls feature lemon-oregano chicken, fresh veggies, a grain base, and creamy tzatziki for a bright, meal-prep-friendly dinner. Customize with your favorite grains, herbs, and toppings.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole)
- 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon mint)
- Pinch of kosher salt and pepper
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa (or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
- 1/2 cup feta, crumbled (optional)
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat, then marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a towel or paper towels.
- Stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, dill, salt, and pepper, then refrigerate until serving.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high with a light film of oil and cook the chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then rest 5 minutes and slice. (Alternatively, grill 5–6 minutes per side or bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes and broil 1–2 minutes if desired.)
- Add a base of warm rice or quinoa to each bowl and top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Spoon tzatziki over the bowls, sprinkle with feta, add fresh herbs, and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
For meal prep, store chicken and grains together and add fresh veggies and tzatziki just before eating. Squeeze cucumber very dry for thick tzatziki and season to taste with extra lemon, salt, and herbs. Chicken can also be cooked in an air fryer at 380°F for 10–14 minutes, flipping halfway.