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Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

Delicious Chicken Tzatziki Bowls: A Fresh Take on Dinner

Enjoy these Chicken Tzatziki Bowls, a flavorful blend of marinated chicken, creamy tzatziki, and fresh veggies, offering a quick and healthy dinner option.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Marination Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 46 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts or thighs Substitute with prawns, salmon, or lamb for variations.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Can use dried.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Non-dairy yogurt can be used for vegan options.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Grated and excess moisture squeezed out.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Can substitute with parsley or chives.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Base Choose from quinoa, couscous, or salad.
  • 1 cup Extra Veggies Such as bell peppers or artichokes.

Equipment

  • Griddle pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and fresh dill. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
  3. Cook the marinated chicken on a griddle pan over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  4. Assemble bowls with a base, topped with sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, and extra veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the cucumber for the tzatziki. Store chicken and tzatziki separately in airtight containers for best flavor.

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