Chicken Tzatziki Bowl
A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean bowl featuring grilled chicken, creamy tzatziki, and vibrant vegetables for a healthy, satisfying meal perfect for gluten-free diets.
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 grill pan or skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and add chicken pieces. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden.
- Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill the sauce until serving.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Grill chicken on skewers for kebab-style presentation.
- Use cauliflower rice as a low-carb substitution.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce ahead to enhance flavors.