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Greek Bowls

Juicy marinated chicken piled with feta, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and quinoa or rice, Greek bowls are a delicious, healthy meal you can prep ahead!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 668 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or a different neutral cooking oil
For the Bowls - Choose your Favorites!
  • 2 cups Prepared brown rice or quinoa 1 cup uncooked
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens of choice
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • Air Fryer Chickpeas
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • ½ large english cucumber peel on (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves minced garlic  about 2 teaspoons
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with the oil, vinegar, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let sit while you prepare the tzatziki sauce and any desired toppings.
  2. Prepare the Tzatziki: Grate the cucumber onto a double stack of paper towels. Fold the towels around the cucumber. Over the sink, squeeze out as much excess water as possible, adding another layer of paper towels as needed. Transfer to a bowl, then stir together with the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, and salt. If time allows, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days (or use it right away and know the leftovers will taste even better!).
  3. Heat a cast iron on similar sturdy, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Once it's nice and hot, add the oil and swirl to coat. With tongs, remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and lower into the skillet, smooth-side down. Let cook on the first side undisturbed for 5 minutes (no peeking!).
  4. After 5 minutes, lift the chicken and flip it over — if the chicken is sticking to the skilet, let it cook for 1 additional minute; it should remove easily.
  5. Cook on the other side until the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer, about 5 to 6 minutes more. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Assemble the Bowls: fill a big bowl with your desired mix of rice and lettuce, then top with the chicken and any desired toppings. Serve with tzatziki on top or alongside.

Notes

  • Nutritional information is calculated to include all of the components and rice for the grain.
  • TO STORE: If possible, refrigerate the components of these bowls separately to keep everything as fresh as possible. The chicken and grains will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator and the tzatziki and veggies will last up to 3 days. If you’ve already put together your bowls, they’ll last a day or two.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm up the chicken in a 350ºF oven, in the air fryer, or in the microwave. The grains can be heated in the microwave. (Assembled bowls are either best eaten cold, or do your best to remove the grains and chicken to reheat them separately.)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 4) Calories 668kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 175mg (58%) Potassium 1404mg (40%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 7829IU (157%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 254mg (25%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 668

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 668kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 175mg 58%
Potassium 1404mg 30%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 7829IU 157%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 254mg 25%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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