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Greek Chicken Bowls

Deliciously Zesty Greek Chicken Bowls for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Greek Chicken Bowls are a flavorful meal with chicken, lemon-herb rice, and tzatziki, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup olive oil adds richness and moisture
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup cucumber peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • Pita bread or naan warm and optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • grill or oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Add the cubed chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add rinsed rice, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  3. While the rice cooks, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a separate bowl. Stir in chopped dill and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
  4. After marinating, cook the chicken by grilling, baking, or pan-frying until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, about 6-8 minutes per side for grilling.
  5. Once cooked, remove rice from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in parsley, dill, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Assemble the bowls with a scoop of lemon-herb rice, top with cooked chicken, tzatziki sauce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and garnish with parsley. Serve with warmed pita or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Greek Chicken Bowls are a crowd pleaser, healthy, and perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers for a quick lunch!

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