Greek Chicken Bowls
Greek chicken bowls with rice, rotisserie chicken, fresh veggies and a big dollop of tzatziki sauce are easy to assemble and customize. Perfect for a healthy, delicious lunch or dinner that can be prepped in advance.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups brown or white rice (see notes)
- 2-3 cups cooked, chopped rotisserie chicken (see notes)
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (or shredded lettuce)
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, halved
- ¼ cup pickled red onions
- ½ to 1 cup tzatziki sauce or dip
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- While the rice is cooking, prep and organize the remaining ingredients.
- When the rice is almost done, warm the chicken if desired. Place in a microwave safe bowl, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30-45 seconds.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked rice and chicken among the bowls. Add the spinach, cucumber and tomatoes to each bowl. Top with the feta cheese, olives and red onions. Dollop tzatziki sauce on top of each bowl.
- Finish with parsley and fresh lemon juice, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
Rice: You can use brown or white rice, whichever you prefer. (Note: brown rice will take a bit longer.) You could also swap in some instant rice or freezer rice to make these even quicker and easier. Or try these bowls with orzo or couscous. If you want a low-carb option, swap in some extra greens as the base instead of rice or use cauliflower rice.
Chicken: We like using the full 3 cups of chicken for a protein boost but you can make it stretch with 2 cups of chicken for 4 people. If you only have raw, boneless skinless chicken breasts and want to cook them for this recipe, here's what I recommend: cut the chicken into ½ inch cubes. Season with salt, pepper and dried oregano. Cook the chicken over medium heat in a skillet with some olive oil. Add the zest of one lemon and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the skillet at the end then proceed with assembling the bowls.
Leftovers: These bowls are great for making in advance. Keep the rice and chicken separate so they can be heated in the microwave. Have the other ingredients prepared and ready to be added. Everything will keep for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2289IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 3mg
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