Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and healthy meal that brings the Mediterranean to your table. Featuring marinated grilled chicken served over fluffy rice or quinoa, these bowls are loaded with fresh vegetables and topped with creamy feta cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that's customizable to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- 2. Prepare Your Grill or Oven: Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side or bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- 4. Assemble Your Bowls: Let chicken rest before slicing. Layer cooked rice or quinoa in bowls, top with sliced chicken, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crumble feta on top.
- 5. Serve & Enjoy: Drizzle with olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu. Customize with seasonal vegetables or add olives and roasted peppers for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.