Description
A vibrant and healthy Greek chicken souvlaki bowl loaded with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 7 oz Greek yogurt (2% or 0% fat)
- 1/2 medium cucumber, grated with excess liquid removed
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss in chicken cubes, coating them well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Evenly divide cooked rice among bowls. Top each with grilled chicken, diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
- Spoon tzatziki sauce generously over each bowl and garnish with fresh dill.
Notes
Customize with your choice of proteins or veggies. Prepare tzatziki a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg