Description
Low-Carb Greek Chicken Bowls with juicy grilled chicken, vibrant veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce – a flavorful and healthy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (3g) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (1g) black pepper
- 4 cups (200g) chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 large cucumber (about 300g), diced
- 1 pint (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper (about 150g), diced
- ½ red onion (about 75g), thinly sliced
- ¾ cup (120g) kalamata olives, pitted
- ¾ cup (150g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup (250g) tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the Chicken In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, whisking until well blended. Add chicken breasts to the marinade, turning to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, though 2-4 hours will give you even more flavor. While the chicken marinates, you can prepare the rest of your bowl ingredients.
- Step 2: Cook the Chicken Remove the chicken from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking to take the chill off. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The outside should have a nice golden crust while the inside remains juicy. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Step 3: Prepare Bowl Components While the chicken rests, arrange your bowl components for easy assembly. Divide the chopped romaine lettuce among four bowls to create a base. Arrange the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and kalamata olives in sections around each bowl. This creates a visually appealing presentation and allows each person to mix their bowl as desired.
- Step 4: Assemble and Serve Slice the rested chicken against the grain into strips and divide evenly among the four bowls. Sprinkle each bowl with crumbled feta cheese and add a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce in the center. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of brightness. For the best flavor experience, drizzle a little extra olive oil over the finished bowls just before serving.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 calories per serving
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg