Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki 🍋🍗🥒

Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki 🍋🍗🥒

These Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal or meal prep. Juicy marinated chicken is served over rice with crisp veggies and a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce.

Serves

4 people

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the bowls

• 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup feta cheese

For the tzatziki sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Cook the chicken

Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temp).
Let rest, then slice.

3. Make tzatziki

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill until ready to use.

4. Build the bowls

Add rice to each bowl, then top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta.

5. Add sauce

Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.

6. Serve

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Serving Ideas

• Add warm pita bread
• Include hummus or olives
• Serve with a simple Greek salad

Quick Tip

For extra flavor, grill the chicken with a sprinkle of paprika or a squeeze of lemon right before serving.