Description
These Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option that combines marinated chicken with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a tangy Tzatziki sauce. Serve over lettuce with pita bread for a complete and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1/3 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- Chili flakes, Kosher salt, and black pepper
Toppings:
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1-2 cup Tzatziki sauce
- Lettuce, peperoncini, onion, tomatoes, and pitas, for serving
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tsp tamari
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp honey
Ginger Tahini:
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, cubed chicken, garlic, shallots, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Bake the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, toss, and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil and broil for 1-2 minutes until the chicken chars on the edges.
- Prepare Toppings: Meanwhile, combine the cucumbers, avocado, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls with your favorite toppings such as olives, red onion, or hummus.
- For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken for grilled tofu or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
