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Healthy Greek lemon herb chicken meal prep bowls with golden basmati rice, diced salad, and cool dill tzatziki

Greek Lemon Herb Chicken Bowls

Vibrant, high-protein Greek lemon herb chicken bowls layered with juicy pan-seared oregano garlic chicken breast, fragrant golden turmeric rice, crisp diced cucumber-tomato salad, kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and cool homemade tzatziki. Fresh, vibrant, and ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (generous meal prep bowls)
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

Lemon Oregano Marinated Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs 700g boneless, skinless halal chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp dried Greek oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Golden Herb Rice
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain basmati rice thoroughly rinsed
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Fresh Greek Salad & Toppings
  • 2 Persian cucumbers diced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Homemade Dill Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated English cucumber squeezed dry in a towel
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Method
 

Step-by-Step Cooking Walkthrough
  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature (or up to 12 hours in the fridge).
  2. Cook the Golden Herb Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed basmati rice, chicken broth, olive oil, turmeric, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  3. Sear Chicken to Juicy Perfection: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add marinated chicken cutlets and sear undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes per side until deep golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  4. Mix Quick Tzatziki & Greek Salad: In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, squeezed grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, dill, and salt until smooth. In a separate bowl, toss diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
  5. Assemble Bowls or Meal Prep Containers: Divide fluffy golden rice among 4 bowls or glass meal prep containers. Arrange sliced chicken breast, cucumber-tomato salad, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese on top. Crown each bowl with a dollop of tzatziki and fresh lemon wedges. Enjoy immediately or seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 44gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 4.2gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3.8mg

Notes

Chef Secret: Pounding your chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness before marinating ensures they cook quickly and evenly in under 10 minutes without drying out, locking in all the savory lemon oregano juices!

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