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Greek Chicken and Rice Bowls

Greek Chicken and Rice Bowls are loaded with juicy lemon-herb chicken, fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and creamy tzatziki sauce. This colorful Mediterranean-inspired meal is healthy, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep, lunches, and easy family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice
  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Bowl Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Optional Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl combine:
  2. Olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add chicken and toss well.
  4. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Step 2: Cook the Rice
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
  2. Add rice and garlic powder.
  3. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken broth.
  5. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
  7. Fluff with a fork.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Step 4: Make the Tzatziki (Optional)
  1. Mix together:
  2. Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 5: Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide rice among serving bowls.
  2. Top with:
  3. Sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
  4. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley.
  6. Serve immediately.