Greek Chicken Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 bowls
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Greek Chicken Bowls
Description
This recipe sautés chicken pieces in avocado oil after seasoning with Greek seasoning, ensuring a flavorful, seared exterior and juicy interior. The orzo pasta serves as a chewy, mild base that complements the medley of fresh vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. Red onion adds a sharp bite, while feta cheese and kalamata olives contribute salty, briny notes characteristic of Greek cuisine.
Each bowl is assembled by distributing the cooked ingredients evenly and topping with tzatziki sauce, which adds creaminess with cucumber and garlic nuances. Fresh herbs provide brightness and aromatics, enhancing the overall freshness and layered flavors of the bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1" pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning
- 1⅓ cup orzo pasta I recommend Parmesan Orzo, cooked
- 1⅓ cup cherry tomato sliced
- 1 cup English cucumber sliced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- ¾ cup tzatziki
- fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Add the avocado oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and season with the Greek seasoning. Sear the chicken on all sides and cook through. Remove from the skillet.
- Divide the chicken, orzo, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and kalamata olives between 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with 3 tablespoons of tzatziki and fresh herbs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1237mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 710IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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