Greek Chicken Rice Bowl
A bright and flavorful Greek Chicken Rice Bowl topped with a refreshing cucumber salad and creamy yogurt sauce-simple, healthy, and irresistible.
Equipment
- grill pan or skillet
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or sear chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Prepare cucumber salad by mixing cucumber, tomato, onion, and feta with olive oil and lemon.
- Layer rice in a bowl, add sliced chicken, top with cucumber salad, and drizzle yogurt sauce.
Notes
Use brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber.
Add kalamata olives or fresh herbs for authentic flavor.
Add kalamata olives or fresh herbs for authentic flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1.8mg