Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
This is the kind of meal I could eat every single day of the week. This greek chicken salad bowl is fresh, healthy, and utterly satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. Packed with juicy chicken, creamy yogurt, and colorful greek salad inspired veggies, this dish is a flavor explosion waiting to happen.
Ingredients for Greek Chicken salad Bowls
For the Chicken:
- 8 chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- A handful of fresh herbs (mint, basil, cilantro), chopped
For the Salad:
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 – 1 cup Kalamata olives, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup light feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
How to Make Greek Chicken Bowls
1. Marinate the Chicken
First things first, let’s get that chicken marinating. In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, Greek yogurt, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add the chicken breasts or thighs, ensuring each piece is well-coated with the marinade. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but if you have the time, let it soak up those flavors for a few hours.
2. Prep the Greek Yogurt Sauce
While the chicken is marinating, let’s move on to our creamy yogurt sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs. Give it a good stir until everything is well-blended. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. This sauce is the perfect tangy complement to our Greek chicken bowls.
3. Make the Fresh Greek Salad
Next up, our vibrant Greek salad. In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and red onion. Add the crumbled feta cheese and dried oregano. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Toss everything together until well-mixed. This salad is fresh, crunchy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors – it’s going to be hard not to eat it all right now!
4. Cook the Marinated Chicken
Now, back to the star of the show – the chicken. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and you’ve got those beautiful grill marks. If you don’t have a grill, a stovetop grill pan or even baking in the oven at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes will do the trick.
5. Assemble Your Greek Style Chicken Salad Bowls
Time to bring it all together! Start with a base of the yogurt, next in goes the greek salad.Add slices of the juicy grilled chicken on top. You can also add some warm pita bread on the side if you’re feeling extra indulgent.
Your new family favourite weeknight dinner!
These Greek Style Chicken Salad Bowls that are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients and flavors that will transport you straight to the Mediterranean coast. Perfect for those busy weeknights or a healthy meal prep option.
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BBQ Salmon Bowl with Sweet Mango and Avocado Salsa
Ingredients:
Chicken
- 8-10 Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 tbs greek yogurt
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
Greek Salad
- 2 tomatos, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup kalmata olives, pitted
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Light feta, crumbled
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs red wine vinegar
Yogurt
- 1 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs, chopped I used mint and basil
Instructions:
- In a baking dish or try marinate the chicken thighs with garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, yogurt, olive oil, greek yogurt, oregano, and salt. Mix with your hands and allow to marinate for 30 minutes or even overnight.
- While chicken is marinating lets make the salad. In a bowl mix together tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, feta, oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Toss and set in the fridge until ready to serve.
- In a small bowl mix together the yogurt, garlic, and chopped herbs.
- Cook the chicken on a bbq, or indoor grill for about 8-12 minutes. Once fully cooked it's time to dig in. Smear yogurt on bottom of plate or bowl, followed by the salad, and top with chicken. Enjoy!
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