Description
A delightful, savory bowl of grilled chicken marinated in aromatic spices with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken thighs, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Slice: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Assemble the Bowls: In each bowl, layer cooked rice or quinoa, sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, sliced red onions, crumbled feta, and kalamata olives.
- Finish with Tzatziki: Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Use a high grill temperature for a charred effect and remember to let the chicken rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg