Description
Savor Mediterranean magic with Greek Chicken Bowls, a delightful culinary journey blending zesty marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki. Fresh ingredients and bold flavors come together, inviting you to experience a taste of Greece’s sunny coastal cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh Produce:
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Create a robust marinade by whisking together zesty lemon juice, fragrant garlic, earthy oregano, and robust olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper for heightened flavor profile.
- Submerge chicken breasts completely in marinade, ensuring thorough coating, and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to allow herbs and citrus to penetrate meat.
- Heat grill or cast-iron skillet to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F, ensuring surface is hot and ready for precise cooking.
- Transfer marinated chicken to heated cooking surface, allowing each side to caramelize for 6-7 minutes until golden brown edges develop and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, rapidly chop crisp cucumber into uniform cubes, halve juicy tomatoes, and thinly slice pungent red onion.
- Toss fresh vegetable medley with delicate drizzle of olive oil and minimal salt, creating vibrant accompaniment for grilled protein.
- Remove perfectly cooked chicken from heat, allowing brief resting period to redistribute internal juices.
- Slice chicken into elegant diagonal strips, presenting atop fluffy rice or warm pita bread.
- Crown dish with prepared vegetable mixture and sprinkle crumbled tangy feta cheese for authentic Mediterranean finish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, ideally overnight in the refrigerator for maximum taste penetration.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches precisely 165°F, preventing dryness while guaranteeing food safety.
- Swap rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for lower-carb, gluten-free alternatives that maintain the dish’s Mediterranean essence.
- For vegetarian option, replace chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh, marinading with same Greek-inspired seasoning blend.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg