Description
A vibrant and wholesome Greek-inspired power bowl loaded with juicy marinated chicken, fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and a dollop of creamy tzatziki. It’s a balanced, flavor-packed meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
- Spoon tzatziki over each bowl and garnish with fresh parsley or dill.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for meal prep.
Notes
- Make it low-carb by substituting rice with cauliflower rice.
- Add a handful of spinach or arugula for extra greens.
- For meal prep, keep tzatziki separate until ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: greek chicken bowl, power bowl, tzatziki rice bowl, mediterranean meal prep, healthy chicken bowl