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Healthy High-Protein Greek Chicken Bowl

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A quick and easy Greek chicken bowl packed with protein, fresh veggies, and homemade tzatziki, perfect for healthy low-calorie meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • ½ cucumber, finely grated and drained
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • Fresh parsley or mint, chopped, for garnish
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken marinade by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, ideally 30 minutes.
  2. Make the tzatziki sauce by grating cucumber and draining excess moisture. Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package instructions (about 15 minutes) or heat cauliflower rice in a pan with olive oil and salt until tender (about 5 minutes).
  4. Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. Prepare veggies by slicing cherry tomatoes, thinly slicing red onion, chopping cucumber, and halving Kalamata olives.
  6. Assemble the bowl by layering quinoa or cauliflower rice, grilled chicken strips, and fresh veggies. Add dollops of tzatziki and sprinkle with fresh parsley or mint. Optionally, crumble feta cheese on top.
  7. Drizzle extra olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

Drain grated cucumber well to prevent watery tzatziki. Let chicken rest after grilling to keep it juicy. Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to avoid mushy texture. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.

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Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, high protein, healthy meal, low calorie, tzatziki, quinoa bowl, grilled chicken, Mediterranean

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