Description
A vibrant and healthy bowl featuring tender grilled lemon-herb chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, and a colorful mix of fresh Mediterranean vegetables and grains.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons (juice of 1, 1 sliced for grilling)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley and dill for garnish
- For the tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cucumber (grated and drained), 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped), 1 garlic clove (minced), Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine chicken, juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through, adding lemon slices to the grill for the last 2 minutes.
- Assemble bowls with a base of cooked quinoa or couscous, topped with grilled chicken, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with tzatziki, garnish with fresh herbs and grilled lemon slices, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.