Go Back
greek chicken bowl recipe

Greek Chicken Bowl

Emma
A flavorful, Mediterranean-inspired Greek chicken bowl with juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, tangy tzatziki, and quinoa or rice. Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill pan or skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

For the Greek Chicken:

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Bowls:

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

For the Tzatziki:

  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber peeled and grated (drained)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Tzatziki

  • Grate cucumber and let it drain in a fine mesh strainer with a pinch of salt for 30 minutes. Mix with Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill. Season with salt. Can be made 2 days in advance.

Grill the Chicken

  • Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F). Let rest, then slice.

Prepare the Vegetables

  • While chicken rests, dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, and slice red onion.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Start with a base of quinoa or rice. Add sliced chicken, then arrange cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives around it. Top with tzatziki and fresh parsley.

Notes

Chicken thighs offer more flavor and tenderness than breasts.
Don't skip the marinade time—it’s key for flavor.
Make extra tzatziki—it’s great on everything!
Store ingredients separately for best meal prep results.
Chicken can be marinated and frozen for later use.
Keyword chicken recipe, Greek chicken bowl, healthy meal prep, healthy, tzatziki, Mediterranean