Description
A fresh and flavorful high protein Mediterranean chicken bowl with lemon-dill marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep or a light, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1¼ lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- â…“ cup olive oil
- 1½ tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2½ tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp oregano
- 1½ tsp basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (tzatziki)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp salt (tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and spices.
- Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Cook chicken in skillet 5–6 minutes until done.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Prep vegetables and feta.
- Mix tzatziki ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice, veggies, feta, and chicken.
- Top with tzatziki and serve.
Notes
- Overnight marination gives best flavor.
- Squeeze cucumber well for thick tzatziki.
- Store sauce separately for meal prep.
- Quinoa or arugula can replace rice or lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean