Chicken Tzatziki Bowl
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Chicken Tzatziki Bowl
Description
This recipe features boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks and marinated in a mixture of olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and spices including turmeric and oregano. The marination process enhances flavor and tenderizes the meat. The chicken is threaded onto skewers and grilled until golden and cooked through.
The bowl is built on a base of cooked quinoa topped with a fresh salad of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions, all mixed in a yogurt-based dressing that incorporates garlic, oregano, turmeric, and optional red pepper flakes. Crumbled feta cheese and Castelvetrano olives add briny, creamy contrast to the fresh vegetables and tangy dressing.
Serving the chicken on top of the quinoa and vegetable mixture along with a dollop of tzatziki sauce provides creamy, tangy accents complementing the spiced grilled chicken. This makes for a nutritious, flavorful dish suitable for lunch or dinner.
The chicken is marinated for a minimum of one hour and up to eight hours to develop depth of flavor before cooking on a grill or grill pan. Discarding the marinade before grilling ensures proper cooking and safety.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken thighs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain, 1% fat
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce from my blog, skinny
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 1/4 cup feta cheese the kind that comes in brine, crumbled, authentic
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 cucumber thinly sliced, Persian
- 12 Castelvetrano olives smashed
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomato 145 g, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for sprinkling)
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls, 1/2 cup each.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, turmeric, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion and toss to combine.
- Top with the cucumber salad, followed by a spoonful of tzatziki, 1 tablespoon crumbled feta, and 3 olives.
- Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- Top with 1 chicken skewer and serve immediately.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-low heat.
- Thread the chicken pieces among 4 wooden or metal skewers, discarding the marinade in the bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken, turning the skewers occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through in the center, about 15 minutes.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours in the refrigerator for best flavor.
- Discard any leftover marinade before grilling to avoid cross-contamination.
- Use Castelvetrano olives for their mild, buttery flavor and smash them lightly before adding to the bowl.
- Serve the bowl fresh with warm grilled chicken and cool cucumber salad with tzatziki for contrast.
- This recipe is adapted from "What’s Gaby Cooking" by Gaby Dalkin, reflecting Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 33.5g | 67% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 719.5mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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