Fresh Easy Greek Chicken Bowls (Print View)

Juicy Greek-style chicken, lemon tahini sauce, and crisp veggies unite in a wholesome Mediterranean bowl.

# Components:

→ For the Chicken Marinade

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For the Lemon Tahini Sauce

08 - 1/3 cup tahini
09 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ For Bowl Assembly

14 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
17 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
18 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
19 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
20 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
21 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until thoroughly cooked and juices run clear. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
03 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt until a smooth consistency is achieved. Add additional water, a teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach a pourable texture.
04 - Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each serving with sliced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, halved Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
05 - Drizzle generously with the prepared lemon tahini sauce over each bowl. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Packed with protein and fresh vegetables
  • Naturally gluten free and easily customizable
  • Makes excellent meal prep for busy weeks
02 -
  • High in protein with 32g per serving
  • Excellent source of heart healthy fats from olive oil and tahini
  • Perfect balance of macronutrients for a complete meal
  • Can be fully prepped ahead for quick assembly
  • Naturally gluten free as written
03 -
  • For the most flavorful chicken, don't rush the marinating process. Even 15 minutes makes a difference, but an hour is ideal. The lemon juice in the marinade begins to tenderize the protein while the herbs and garlic infuse it with flavor.
  • When making the tahini sauce, temperature matters. Room temperature tahini blends much more smoothly than cold tahini straight from the refrigerator. If your sauce seems too thick even after adding water, try warming it slightly which will help it loosen up.
  • Finally, when assembling your bowls, consider the eating experience. I like to slice the chicken thinly across the grain and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces so each forkful contains a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

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