Description
This Greek Chicken Power Bowl is the ultimate healthy lunch. Packed with 36g protein, fresh veggies, and homemade Tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
The Chicken
- 1 lb Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
The Base
- 2 cups Cooked Quinoa or Brown Rice (or Cauliflower Rice for Low Carb)
- 1 cup English Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced
- 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas, rinsed and drained (roasted optional)
The Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
Garnish
- 1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken (discard excess marinade). Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
- Make Tzatziki: While chicken cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
- Prep Veggies: Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Rinse chickpeas.
- Assemble: Divide the cooked quinoa (or rice) into 4 bowls.
- Layer: Top the grains with sections of cooked chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions, and chickpeas.
- Serve: Add a generous dollop of Tzatziki sauce in the center and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Squeeze fresh lemon over the top before eating.
Notes
- Meal Prep: Store the chicken and grains in one container, and the fresh veggies/sauce in a separate container to keep everything crisp.
- Low Carb: Swap quinoa for cauliflower rice or a bed of mixed greens.
- Roasting Chickpeas: For extra crunch, toss chickpeas in olive oil and paprika and air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
