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Delicious Greek Chicken Bowls with fresh vegetables and herbs

Greek Chicken Bowls

These Greek Chicken Bowls are a comforting and delicious meal featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and grains, perfect for make-ahead meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the marinade

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the bowls

  • 1 cup quinoa or brown rice, cooked
  • 2 cups mixed greens or chopped romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup cucumber, diced
  • ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup tzatziki or plain yogurt tossed with cucumber and dill Optional for serving
  • to taste kalamata olives, lemon wedges, and toasted pine nuts Optional toppings

Instructions
 

Marinate the chicken

  • In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces to coat. For best flavor, let it marinate at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

Cook the grain and prep veggies

  • While the chicken marinates, cook quinoa or brown rice according to package directions. Chop the vegetables and prepare the yogurt dressing.

Sear or bake the chicken

  • To pan-sear: heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken in batches until cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per batch.
  • To oven-roast: spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (205°C) for 18–20 minutes. Check internal temperature of larger pieces (165°F/74°C).

Assemble the bowls

  • Divide the cooked quinoa or rice among bowls, top with mixed greens, roasted or seared chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and a spoonful of tzatziki. Finish with feta and olives.

Serve and enjoy

  • A final squeeze of lemon brightens everything. For make-ahead meal prep, store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.

Notes

Don’t skip the marinade for big flavor. Use thighs for juicier meat or breasts for leaner protein. Cook grains a little underdone if reheating later. Make extra tzatziki for a dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g
Keyword comfort food, greek chicken bowls, healthy meal prep, Make-Ahead Dinner, Mediterranean Diet
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