Greek Chicken Bowl with Brown Rice
A Greek Chicken Bowl with Brown Rice is a fresh Mediterranean-style meal packed with grilled chicken, nutty brown rice, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce. It’s healthy, high in protein, and perfect for meal prep lunches or balanced dinners.
Time
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Bowl Base
2 cups cooked brown rice
Vegetables & Toppings
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, sliced
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Tzatziki Sauce
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp dried dill
Pinch salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken
Season chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.
2️⃣ Prepare the Tzatziki
In a bowl mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt.
3️⃣ Prepare the Bowl Base
Divide cooked brown rice among serving bowls.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl
Top rice with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta.
5️⃣ Add Sauce
Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the bowl and sprinkle parsley on top.
Tips
✔ Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
✔ Add roasted chickpeas for extra crunch and protein.
✔ Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for variety.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 420 kcal
Protein: 36 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 5 g