
Greek Chicken Bowls
About this recipe
Juicy, herb-marinated chicken served over fluffy rice with a crisp Greek salad of cucumber, tomato, olives, and feta, finished with a cool and creamy tzatziki drizzle. These vibrant bowls come together in under 45 minutes and are packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors — a wholesome, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes while you prep the other components (or refrigerate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- 2
Grate half the English cucumber on the large holes of a grater, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible with your hands or a damp kitchen towel. In a mixing bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, grated English cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, and a pinch salt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced English cucumber, chopped roma tomatoes, sliced red onion, and halved kalamata olives. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, season lightly with salt and black pepper, and toss to combine. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top. Set aside.
- 4
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over ^[medium-high heat] until shimmering. Add the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5–6 minutes until deeply golden on the bottom. Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes until cooked through (%[internal temperature of 165°F]). Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 3 minutes, then slice or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Divide the cooked long-grain white rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with a portion of sliced chicken thighs and a generous scoop of the Greek salad. Drizzle with tzatziki and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side if desired.































