Greek Chicken Bowl
This Greek Chicken Bowl recipe is a fresh, high-protein Greek chicken rice bowl featuring lemon-oregano marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, feta, and a creamy Greek yogurt tzatziki. A clean Greek chicken recipe that doubles as an easy Greek rice bowl for weekday lunches.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp oregano
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup feta
- 1/2 cup tzatziki
Instructions
- 1
Marinate chicken in oil, lemon, oregano, and garlic 15 minutes.
- 2
Grill 5–6 minutes per side; slice.
- 3
Build bowls with rice, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta.
- 4
Top with tzatziki.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 520 calories
protein
45g
carbs
44g
fat
18g
fiber
3g
sugar
5g
sodium
620mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this Greek Chicken Bowl recipe so healthy?+
Each Greek chicken rice bowl delivers 45g of lean protein, whole grains, and a creamy Greek yogurt tzatziki instead of heavy sauces — a balanced, Mediterranean-style build.
Can I turn this Greek chicken recipe into a Greek yogurt chicken marinade?+
Yes — swap the olive oil for 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with the lemon, garlic, and oregano. Greek yogurt chicken stays extra tender and picks up beautiful char on the grill.
How do I meal-prep this Greek rice bowl?+
Portion the rice, chicken, cucumber, and tomatoes into four containers and keep the tzatziki in a small side cup. The Greek yogurt bowl components stay fresh for 4 days in the fridge.
Can I make it low-carb?+
Absolutely — swap the rice for cauliflower rice or a bed of chopped romaine to turn the Greek Chicken Bowl into a lighter Greek chicken salad plate.
Recipe by Sarah Mitchell
Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen
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