Description
A vibrant, heart-warming dish that combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki, served over quinoa or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 Cucumber, diced or sliced
- 2 Ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa or rice
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 Cucumber, grated for tzatziki
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prepare quinoa or rice: While the chicken cooks, prepare cooked quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
- Slice the cooked chicken: Once done, allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.
- Assemble bowls: In serving bowls, place a scoop of quinoa or rice, topped with sliced chicken, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Make tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve and enjoy: Drizzle tzatziki over assembled bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for best flavor. For a smoother tzatziki, strain grated cucumber to remove excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg