Description
A bright, juicy, fresh Mediterranean bowl loaded with marinated chicken, tomatoes, onions, and creamy tzatziki.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs, chopped
- Greek yogurt (for marinade + tzatziki)
- Lemon juice
- Fresh garlic
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Salt & pepper
- Cherry tomatoes, diced
- Red onion, sliced
- Cucumber, diced
- Fresh parsley
- Cooked rice or quinoa
- Tzatziki (or homemade: yogurt + cucumber + garlic + dill)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt & pepper. Toss chicken and marinate 10–20 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Sear chicken in a hot skillet until browned and juicy, 6–8 minutes. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Prep Veggies: Dice tomatoes and cucumbers; slice onions; chop parsley.
- Assemble Bowls: Add warm rice or quinoa to each bowl.
- Top Generously: Add chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and a big dollop of tzatziki.
- Finish: Sprinkle parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
- Serve Immediately: Keep chicken warm for best texture.
Notes
- For a homemade tzatziki, combine yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, and dill.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg