Description
A delicious and fresh meal with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh greens or grains (like quinoa or rice) for serving
- Diced tomatoes for topping
- Cucumbers for topping
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
- Optional: feta cheese and olives for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano.
- Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve in a bowl with your choice of toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate chicken longer, up to overnight. You can swap chicken for grilled shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek, Chicken, Gyro, Bowl, Healthy, Easy, Meal Prep