Name: Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 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 fresh oregano, chopped; Chili flakes, Kosher salt, and black pepper (to taste); 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; For the Ginger Tahini sauce:; 1/2 cup tahini; 2 teaspoons grated ginger; 1 clove garlic, grated; 2 teaspoons tamari; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons honey

Description

A flavor-packed bowl of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki.

Ingredients

Scale

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 fresh oregano, chopped
Chili flakes, Kosher salt, and black pepper (to taste)
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
For the Ginger Tahini sauce:
1/2 cup tahini
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 clove garlic, grated
2 teaspoons tamari
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, and cubed chicken. Add in the chopped garlic, shallots, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well, ensuring that each piece of chicken is coated in the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or, if you’ve got time, overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Spread the marinated chicken evenly across the baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, then carefully toss the chicken and return it to the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the cucumber salad and tzatziki. In a bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, diced avocado, lemon juice, dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste. For the tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
For the ginger tahini sauce, blend tahini, grated ginger, garlic, tamari, lemon juice, honey, and a splash of water until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
To assemble, layer fresh lettuce, baked chicken, cucumber avocado salad, crumbled feta, tzatziki, and ginger tahini sauce in each bowl. Serve with pita bread.

Notes

Marinating overnight enhances flavors; use fresh herbs for best results.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 550 kcal
Sodium: 800 mg
Protein: 40 g