Description
A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring marinated chicken, cool tzatziki sauce, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tzatziki sauce (for serving)
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
- Fresh vegetables (e.g., cucumber, tomato, red onion) for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken and coat well in the marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa, topped with tzatziki sauce and fresh vegetables.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken for grilled or roasted vegetables. You can also add chickpeas for protein or substitute the tzatziki with hummus.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, tzatziki, meal prep, healthy recipes, Mediterranean