Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing Chicken Tzatziki Bowls, a nutritious Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for light lunches or meal prepping. Packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, this recipe showcases a succulent grilled chicken paired with creamy tzatziki sauce, crunchy veggies, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or mint for garnish
- Mixed greens or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Start by washing your cucumber and fresh herbs. Chop the cucumber into small, even dice and mince the garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a creamy tzatziki sauce.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill on medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through, then slice into strips.
- In a serving bowl, add a base of mixed greens or cooked quinoa. Top with sliced grilled chicken, a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce, and garnish with fresh dill or mint. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftover tzatziki sauce separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The grilled chicken can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold or reheated within the same timeframe.
- This recipe is gluten-free if you use gluten-free quinoa.
- Feel free to use store-bought tzatziki for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg