Description
Easy Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of flavors that transport you straight to the Mediterranean. With tender chicken marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, these bowls are packed with vibrant veggies and fluffy rice, making them a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Enjoy the burst of freshness from cherry tomatoes and cucumber, topped with creamy feta cheese for an irresistible meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or bowl and pour marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While chicken cooks, prepare cherry tomatoes and cucumber in a bowl with olive oil and salt.
- Assemble your bowls by layering rice or quinoa at the base, slicing grilled chicken on top, adding the tomato-cucumber mix, and sprinkling with feta cheese.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil or lemon juice before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg