Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a delicious, healthy, and customizable dish, inspired by Mediterranean flavors. This dish combines seasoned grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce over a bed of rice, greens, or grains. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, meal prep, or a gathering with friends. The mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, along with the refreshing tzatziki, offers a satisfying and balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- ▢1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ▢1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cubed
- ▢6 garlic cloves chopped
- ▢2 shallots chopped
- ▢1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ▢1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- ▢chili flakes Kosher salt, and black pepper
- ▢2 Persian cucumbers chopped
- ▢1 avocado diced
- ▢2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ▢1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- ▢6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- ▢1-2 cups Tzakiki sauce
- ▢lettuce peperoncini, onion, tomatoes, and pitas, for serving
- Ginger Tahini
- ▢1/2 cup tahini
- ▢2 teaspoons grated ginger
- ▢1 clove garlic grated
- ▢2 teaspoons tamari
- ▢1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ▢2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, cubed chicken, garlic, shallots, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, toss and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil 1-2 minutes, until the chicken chars on the edges.
- Meanwhile, combine the cucumbers, avocado, lemon, dill, salt, and pepper.
- To make the tahini. Combine all ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a blender and blend until smooth. If needed, add water to thin the sauce as desired. Season to taste with salt.
- To assemble, add lettuce to a bowl. Top with chicken, cucumber/avocado, feta cheese, and any other desired toppings. Add a few dollops of Tzaziki sauce. Drizzle over the tahini.