Healthy Greek Chicken Bowl with Easy Creamy Tzatziki and Roasted Veggies
A vibrant and healthy meal with tender marinated chicken, roasted vegetables, and creamy homemade tzatziki. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, it’s perfect for a balanced lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Roasting/Whisking
- Cuisine: Greek/Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 lb (450 g)
Extra-virgin olive oil 5 tablespoons total
Fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons total
Garlic 4 cloves
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cherry tomatoes 1 cup (150 g)
Red onion 1 medium, sliced
Bell peppers 1 large, sliced
Zucchini 1 medium, sliced
Dried thyme or rosemary (optional) 1 teaspoon
Greek yogurt 1 cup (240 ml)
Cucumber 1 small, grated
Fresh dill or parsley (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped
Quinoa, couscous, or rice (for serving)
Fresh parsley or dill (optional garnish)
Instructions
Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic (minced), oregano, half the salt and pepper, and any optional herbs.
Dry chicken on paper towels and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Roast vegetables: Toss sliced veggies with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic (minced), salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Spread on a separate baking sheet.
Roast both at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden and veggies are tender.
Prepare tzatziki: Whisk Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon olive oil, grated cucumber (drained), 1 clove garlic (crushed), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and herbs if using.
Serve: Divide cooked grains into bowls, top with chicken, roasted veggies, and tzatziki.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juier results
Vary veggies based on preference (add eggplant, broccoli, etc.)
Dill works well in tzatziki if available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg