Description
Carb Greek Chicken Bowls are a delightful medley of flavors that transport you straight to the Mediterranean. This vibrant dish features juicy marinated chicken served over fresh greens and topped with a creamy tzatziki sauce, making it perfect for any occasion—whether a weeknight dinner or a summer gathering. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, these bowls are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken by mixing lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate.
- Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble bowls with fresh greens as the base, add sliced chicken, drizzle with tzatziki sauce, and top with diced cucumbers and parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 125mg