Description
A cozy recipe for your family table filled with tender, marinated chicken, vibrant herbs, crisp vegetables, and refreshing tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Oregano
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Rice or quinoa
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breast, ensuring it’s well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until it’s fully cooked.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the grated cucumber, yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well until creamy.
- Cook the rice or quinoa: Follow package instructions to cook and fluff the rice or quinoa.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with rice or quinoa, add grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sprinkle with feta, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
For additional flavors, marinate the chicken overnight and use leftovers in salads or wraps throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg