Greek Chicken Bowl (No Rice) with Tzatziki
Serve grilled chicken over chopped cucumber-tomato salad with tangy tzatziki instead of grains.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup red onion(optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill(optional)
- 1 tsp white vinegar(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (15 minutes): Finely chop the cucumber and cherry tomatoes (and red onion if using). Pat the cucumber dry. Mince 1 clove of garlic.
- 2
Make tzatziki (15 minutes prep overlap): In a bowl, stir Greek yogurt with minced garlic, grated/chopped cucumber, lemon juice (about 1 tbsp), a pinch of salt, and dill (if using). Set aside.
- 3
Season and grill (15 minutes cook): Slice chicken into cutlets (for faster cooking). Toss with olive oil, remaining lemon juice, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- 4
Assemble (within the cook window): Divide chopped cucumber-tomato salad between bowls. Slice chicken and place on top. Spoon tzatziki over the bowls and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
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