Print

Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls Recipe

Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls Recipe
Print Recipe

Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a vibrant and fresh Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, and crisp vegetables served over a base of fluffy rice or quinoa. This wholesome and easy-to-make meal is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner that can be customized to fit vegetarian or gluten-free diets.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Bowl Assembly

  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
  • ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • Extra fresh dill and olive oil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh dill in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Make the Tzatziki Sauce: While the chicken marinates, grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. In a separate bowl, combine the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely charred. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Place cooked rice or quinoa as the base in your serving bowls. Layer sliced chicken on top, then add fresh tomato wedges and thinly sliced red onion. Finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with extra dill or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
  • Remove excess water from grated cucumber to prevent watery tzatziki.
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for richer and creamier tzatziki.
  • Let cooked chicken rest before slicing to maintain juiciness.
  • Cook chicken over direct high heat to achieve perfect grill marks and enhance flavor.

Nutrition

Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, tzatziki chicken, Mediterranean chicken recipe, healthy chicken bowl, gluten free chicken recipe, grilled chicken with tzatziki

Find it online: https://marycorner.com/greek-chicken-tzatziki-bowls-recipe/