Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Cucumber, chopped
- 2 Tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 Red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 cup Quinoa or rice
- 1 cup Yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 1/2 Cucumber, grated (for tzatziki)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (for tzatziki)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken on a grill or in the oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
- Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Make the tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Assemble the bowls with a base of quinoa or rice, topped with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, feta cheese, and kalamata olives.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the assembled bowls before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the tzatziki sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg