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Greek Chicken Bowls

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Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and customizable dish featuring tender marinated chicken served over a base of grains and greens. Topped with tangy pickled onions, crunchy veggies, feta cheese, and a flavorful lemon dill yogurt sauce, this dish brings the fresh, bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine right to your plate.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, trimmed and cubed
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup avocado or olive oil

For the Pickled Onions:

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Olive oil, to submerge the onions

For the Lemon Dill Yogurt:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp dried dill
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Other Bowl Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rice (or grain of choice)
  • Greens (spinach, arugula, romaine, kale)
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • Feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a large bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients.
  2. Add the chicken cubes, stir to coat, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 2 hours.

Step 2: Pickle the Onions
3. In a small bowl, mix the sliced onions, salt, red wine vinegar, and enough olive oil to submerge the onions.
4. Let sit for at least 20 minutes (longer for better flavor).

Step 3: Cook the Rice & Prep the Veggies
5. Cook rice or your choice of grain according to package instructions.
6. Chop the tomatoes and cucumber, and set them aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
7. In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
8. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes for flavors to meld.

Step 5: Cook the Chicken
9. Heat a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
10. Add 2 tbsp of avocado oil and heat for another minute.
11. Add the marinated chicken and cook, turning with tongs, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 6: Assemble the Bowls
12. Layer greens and rice at the base of each bowl.
13. Top with cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, pickled onions, feta, and a drizzle of lemon dill yogurt sauce.

Notes

  • Vegetarian Option: Substitute the chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
  • Grain Options: Try quinoa, farro, or couscous instead of rice.
  • Extra Spice: Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a spicy feta topping.
  • Make Ahead: Marinate the chicken and prepare the pickled onions and yogurt sauce ahead of time for easy assembly later.

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