Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki by mixing all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate to let flavors develop.
- Grill the marinated chicken on a hot grill or skillet over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- In serving bowls, layer rice, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Top with grilled chicken slices and drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Swap rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Store leftovers in separate containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, tzatziki, grilled chicken, healthy dinner, Mediterranean bowl