Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a delightful culinary experience that whisks you away to the Mediterranean with every bite. This dish features succulent chicken marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and oregano, served over fluffy rice or quinoa. Topped with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, it’s not only visually stunning but bursting with flavor. Perfect for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to summer BBQs—this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Grill or Oven: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or bake chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let It Rest: Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Create Your Bowl: Layer cooked rice or quinoa at the base of your bowl; top with sliced chicken, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add Your Flavorful Finish: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and more lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg