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Greek Chicken Bowl w/ Homemade Tzatziki |
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Here’s a delicious, high protein recipe for a Greek Chicken Bowl with seasoned chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and homemade tzatziki |
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Ingredients For the Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cubed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground cumin Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cucumber, grated, and excess moisture squeezed out 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill) 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar Salt and white pepper, to taste
For the Bowl: 2 cups Jasmine or Basmati Rice 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cucumber, diced 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat it well with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a grill, preheat it to medium-high. Cook the chicken f until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). The chicken should have a nice sear and be juicy inside.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble the Bowl: Start with a base of cooked rice Top with slices of the seasoned chicken. Arrange cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese around the chicken. Add a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on top.
Garnish and Serve:
Tip: Feel free to customize this bowl with additional vegetables or ingredients of your choice. It’s a versatile recipe that’s perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal! For accurate macros on this meal use a nutrition calculator and input the exact quantities of each item used to build your bowl. Tzatziki Sauce (1/4 cup per serving): Calories: 60 Protein: 3g Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 4g
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