Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls with Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce are a delicious and healthy meal option. Tender marinated chicken is served with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful tahini feta sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
For the Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken breasts for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Tahini Feta Sauce: Blend tahini, feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and water in a food processor until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest and slice.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide quinoa or rice into bowls, top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle with tahini feta sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa with brown rice, couscous, or cauliflower rice.
- For a dairy-free option, omit feta and use dairy-free yogurt.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg