Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

why make this recipe

Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a delicious and fresh meal option. They are light yet filling and are perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe combines grilled chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and crisp veggies, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a healthy meal. It’s also adaptable, letting you mix and match ingredients to suit your taste.

how to make Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

Ingredients:

• Grilled chicken
• Tzatziki sauce
• Cucumber
• Tomato
• Rice or quinoa
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Lemon juice
• Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill)

Directions:

1. Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
2. In a bowl, mix together the tzatziki sauce.
3. Cook the rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
4. Chop the cucumber and tomato into bite-sized pieces.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into strips.
6. In bowls, layer the rice or quinoa, top with grilled chicken, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
7. Drizzle tzatziki sauce on top and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve cold or warm.

how to serve Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

Serve Chicken Tzatziki Bowls in individual bowls. Start with a layer of rice or quinoa at the bottom, then add the sliced grilled chicken, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Top it off with a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with fresh herbs. This dish can be enjoyed either cold or warm, making it flexible for any season.

how to store Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

To store Chicken Tzatziki Bowls, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for up to 3 days. If you want to store the components separately, keep the grilled chicken, veggies, and sauce in separate containers. This will help maintain the freshness of each ingredient.

tips to make Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

• Marinate the chicken: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
• Use fresh ingredients: Opt for fresh cucumbers and tomatoes for the best taste and texture.
• Customize the bowl: Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers, or switch the grains to couscous or farro.

variation

You can customize the toppings according to your preferences. For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with falafel or grilled vegetables. You can also add feta cheese or olives for a Mediterranean twist.

FAQs

1. Can I use store-bought tzatziki sauce?
Yes, store-bought tzatziki sauce is a quick and easy option if you don’t want to make it from scratch.

2. Can I make this recipe in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, and chop the veggies in advance. Just assemble the bowls right before serving.

3. Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, if you use gluten-free grains like quinoa or rice, this recipe can easily be made gluten-free.

Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

A delicious and fresh meal option combining grilled chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and crisp veggies, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken

• 4 pieces Grilled chicken breasts Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

For the Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Tzatziki sauce Can be homemade or store-bought.

Vegetables

• 1 cup Cucumber Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
• 1 cup Tomato Chopped into bite-sized pieces.

Grains

• 2 cups Rice or quinoa Cook according to package instructions.

Additional Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating chicken and drizzling.
• 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
• 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice For marinating and flavor.
• Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) For garnish.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the tzatziki sauce in a bowl.
3. Cook the rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
4. Chop the cucumber and tomato into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking

1. Grill the marinated chicken breasts until fully cooked.
2. Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into strips.

Assembly

1. In individual bowls, layer the rice or quinoa, followed by grilled chicken, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
2. Drizzle tzatziki sauce on top and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Chicken Tzatziki Bowls can be served cold or warm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with falafel or grilled vegetables.