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Easy Flavor-Packed Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe with Homemade Tzatziki

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A quick and easy Greek chicken bowl recipe featuring juicy marinated chicken thighs, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
  • ½ large cucumber, finely grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
  • Feta cheese crumbles (optional, about ½ cup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  3. Grate the cucumber and drain excess water using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
  5. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil if using a skillet.
  6. Cook chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
  7. Warm rice or quinoa, slice cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives. Arrange greens in serving bowls as the base.
  8. Slice cooked chicken into strips and layer over greens with rice/quinoa, veggies, and olives.
  9. Spoon generous dollops of tzatziki on top and sprinkle with feta if using.
  10. Drizzle a little olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon over each bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor; pat chicken dry before cooking to get a golden crust; drain cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki; use room temperature yogurt for creamier sauce; cook rice or quinoa ahead for smooth workflow; if tzatziki is too tangy, add a pinch of sugar to balance.

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