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Greek Chicken Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Flavorful Meal with Tzatziki and Quinoa

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A quick and easy Greek chicken bowl featuring herb-marinated grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes (halved), kalamata olives (pitted and sliced), red onion (thinly sliced), fresh parsley or extra dill (chopped), feta cheese crumbles, baby spinach or mixed greens

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, cumin (if using), salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  2. Prepare the Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth and salt to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. Assemble the Bowl: Place quinoa as base, top with sliced chicken, dollop tzatziki, and scatter optional toppings like cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, herbs, and feta. Serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes for best flavor; squeezing cucumber moisture is key for creamy tzatziki; rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy; rinsing quinoa removes bitterness; use broth instead of water for extra flavor; can substitute quinoa with cauliflower rice or couscous; dairy-free tzatziki can be made with coconut yogurt.

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Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, tzatziki, quinoa, healthy dinner, easy recipe, grilled chicken, Mediterranean, quick meal

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