Description
These Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option. Tender chicken is seasoned with Mediterranean flavors and served with a creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese. It’s a satisfying and flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1/3 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- chili flakes, Kosher salt, and black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1–2 cups Tzatziki sauce
- lettuce, peperoncini, onion, tomatoes, and pitas, for serving
Ginger Tahini:
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine yogurt, olive oil, garlic, shallots, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, mix well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet, cook marinated chicken until cooked through.
- Prepare toppings: Combine cucumbers, avocado, lemon juice, dill, and feta cheese in a bowl.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide cooked chicken, toppings, and Tzatziki sauce among bowls. Serve with lettuce, peperoncini, onion, tomatoes, and pitas.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your liking by adding or omitting ingredients.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg