Description
Easy Greek chicken tzatziki bowls with juicy spiced chicken, creamy sauces, and fresh veggies. A balanced, meal-prep friendly dinner ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- Chicken Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken fillets cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cucumber Avocado Salad
- 2 Persian cucumbers chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Ginger Tahini Sauce
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 cup water
- For Serving
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1/2 cup sliced peperoncini
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 warm pita breads cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, garlic, shallot, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 8 hours refrigerated.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the marinated chicken evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then toss and bake another 5 to 8 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes to lightly char the edges.
- While the chicken cooks, combine cucumbers, avocado, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
- In a blender, combine tahini, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with a little more water if needed.
- Assemble bowls by adding lettuce as the base. Top with cooked chicken, cucumber avocado salad, tomatoes, onion, and peperoncini.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over each bowl. Add spoonfuls of tzatziki sauce and drizzle generously with ginger tahini sauce.
- Serve immediately with warm pita wedges on the side. Ensure chicken is fully cooked to 165 degrees F before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken longer.
- Serve the bowls immediately after assembling to keep textures fresh.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek