Description
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring grilled marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a flavorful summer dinner.
Ingredients
2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons Olive oil
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
3 Garlic cloves, minced
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup Cucumber, grated and drained
1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup Cooked rotini or fusilli pasta (optional)
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup Kalamata olives
1/4 Red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Cucumber slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dill. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2. Grate cucumber, squeeze out excess moisture, and combine with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, and a pinch of salt. Chill for 20 minutes.
3. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until internal temp is 165°F. Let rest, then slice.
4. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
5. Prepare salad ingredients: halve tomatoes, slice red onion and cucumbers, and gather olives.
6. Assemble the bowl: layer pasta (if using), top with chicken, veggies, and tzatziki. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For the juiciest results, let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Use English cucumber for a less watery tzatziki.
If meal prepping, store components separately to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: greek salad, grilled chicken, tzatziki, healthy bowls, mediterranean