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Fresh Greek Chicken Power Bowl with Creamy Tzatziki

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A quick, fresh, and satisfying Greek-inspired chicken power bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh veggies, quinoa or brown rice, and homemade creamy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Greek oregano)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tzatziki)
  • Salt to taste (for tzatziki)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced (soaked briefly in cold water)
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach or mixed greens
  • Feta cheese crumbles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  2. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by grating cucumber and squeezing out excess water. Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  4. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
  5. While chicken cooks, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice olives and red onion (soaked in cold water for 10 minutes), and wash and dry greens.
  6. Assemble the bowl by layering quinoa or rice, baby spinach or mixed greens, sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion. Sprinkle with feta cheese if using. Drizzle or dollop tzatziki sauce on top.
  7. Serve immediately. Store leftovers with tzatziki separate for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Notes

Squeeze cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki. Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes but no longer than 4 hours to avoid mushy texture. Let chicken rest after cooking for juicy slices. Store tzatziki separately to keep greens fresh. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Can substitute pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.

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Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, power bowl, tzatziki sauce, healthy chicken recipe, Mediterranean diet, quick dinner, meal prep

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