Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (low fat or full fat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup shredded cucumber (or diced cucumber)
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (low fat or full fat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic (use 1 teaspoon for extra garlicy taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Bowl Toppings
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade in a bowl and stir well until fully combined. Add the cubed chicken pieces and toss to coat them thoroughly. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator to absorb all the flavors.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: While the chicken marinates, mix all tzatziki ingredients together in a bowl, including shredded cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough olive oil to coat the pan’s bottom. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes to let it brown nicely. Flip the pieces and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden on both sides.
- Assemble the Bowls: Fill each serving bowl with cooked brown rice as the base. Top with cooked chicken pieces, diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh Mediterranean flavors.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer, up to 2 hours.
- You can substitute brown rice with quinoa or couscous for different grains.
- Adjust garlic in tzatziki sauce based on your preference for stronger or milder taste.
- Make sure the pan is hot enough before adding chicken to get a good sear.
- Leftover chicken and tzatziki can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Diet: Low Fat