Ingredients
1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup Kalamata olives
3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook chicken on a grill, in a skillet, or under the broiler until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- Prepare vegetables by chopping cucumber, halving tomatoes, and slicing red onion.
- Divide cooked rice or quinoa among serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and finish with crumbled feta and fresh parsley.
Notes
Chicken can be grilled, pan-seared, or broiled.
Keep components separate for easy meal prep.
Swap rice for quinoa, farro, or couscous.
Add roasted vegetables for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling / Skillet / Broiling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg