Prep: 5 These Greek Chicken Rice Bowls are one of my TOP healthy dinner ideas for busy weeknights! I’ve been making these bowls for years and even my kids love them. With 42 grams of protein and a quick 30-minute cook time, this easy meal is one of my most popular recipes! It’s flavorful, hearty, filling, and perfect for meal prepping ahead of time. I’m so obsessed!
You Will Love this Greek Bowl Recipe!
I love a good quick and easy high-protein dinner that comes together quickly and easily! And as a busy mom of 3, there’s nothing that makes me happier than having staple recipes like this one that I can make in a pinch on busy weeknights.
The tender chicken is marinated in a Greek yogurt sauce (and can even be marinated the night before), the easy rice is seasoned while cooking, and the tzatziki sauce is quickly whisked while everything else cooks. I LOVE the bright and fresh flavors of these gluten-free Greek Chicken Rice Bowls – every bite is next-level good!
You’ll Also Love: Greek Chicken Kabobs w/ Tzatziki Sauce
Chicken Greek Bowl Ingredients
All of the ingredients in these Greek Chicken Bowls create that perfect herby, brightness I love about Mediterranean food!
The Chicken
- Chicken Breasts – Cubed
- Oregano
- Lemon Zest
- Minced Garlic
- Dill
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
- Salt/Black Pepper
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (opens in a new tab)
- Plain Greek Yogurt
For the Rice
- Salt/Black Pepper
- Oregano
- Jasmine Rice (opens in a new tab)
Tzatziki Sauce
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Grated Cucumber
- Lemon Juice
- Minced Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Salt/Pepper
- Fresh Dill
Greek Bowl Toppings
- Cucumbers
- Kalamata Olives (opens in a new tab)
- Grape Tomatoes
- Feta
How to Make Greek Chicken Rice Bowls
I love how the Greek yogurt marinade adds so much flavorful and keeps the chicken tender. Don’t skip the broil! Those brown, crispy edges are truly the best. Here’s how to make Greek Chicken Rice Bowls:
- Mix the marinade together and marinate the cubed chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake the chicken, then broil 5-10 minutes.
- Cook the rice on the stove.
- Grate (opens in a new tab) the cucumber and mix it into the sauce ingredients.
- Assemble the bowls with rice, chicken, and veggies, and top with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Greek Bowls Tips
Shortcuts – Feel free to use store-bought tzatziki & pre-cooked rice (opens in a new tab). You can stir in the rice additions when it’s warm and you’ll still get the yummy flavors!
Make It Vegetarian – Substitute the chicken with extra firm tofu or chickpeas. The chickpea will need half the time in the oven but you can treat the tofu the same as the chicken.
Kick It Up – You can add some spice with additional crushed red pepper, diced onion, or a small dollop of harissa paste (opens in a new tab). A squeeze of fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar over the top would be a great addition, too!
Make It Low Carb – Substitute the jasmine rice with cauliflower rice, or put all the ingredients over salad greens instead of rice.
How to Store a Greek Chicken Bowl
To store, let the rice and chicken cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. The rice and chicken can be frozen for 1-2 months in an airtight container. While it’s best to make the sauce and chopped veggie topping the day of, they can also be made ahead of time and stored in separate containers.
More Bowl Recipes You’ll Love
- Honey Sesame Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
- Harissa Veggie Bowls
- Miso Noodle Bowls with Roasted Mushrooms
- Hot Honey Salmon Bowls
- Mahi-Mahi Fish Taco Bowls
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Greek Chicken Bowl Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped dill
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (opens in a new tab)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice (opens in a new tab)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil (opens in a new tab)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon chopped dill
Toppings
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup halved or diced kalamata olives (opens in a new tab)
- 4 Tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Chicken
- In a small bowl, combine everything for the marinade (except the chicken) and mix well.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large Ziploc bag or container, add the marinade mixture, seal the bag, and move the chicken and sauce around to ensure the chicken gets coated. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place the chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until just cooked through.
- Switch the oven to broil and place the pan on the broil rack. Broil for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temp of 160 degrees F and the chicken is brown and crispy in places.
Rice
- While the chicken cooks, rinse the rice, 3-4 times until the water is clear.
- In a medium saucepan add the rice, salt, oregano, pepper, and water. Stir and place over high heat; bring to a boil then cover and reduce to a simmer on low heat for 18 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
Tzatziki Sauce
- Grate the cucumber, transfer it to a towel, and gently squeeze most of the excess water out.
- In a medium bowl combine all the sauce ingredients and mix well.
Prepare The Bowls
- Add 1 cup or desired amount of rice to each bowl.
- Top with the chicken & veggies.
- Top with the tzatziki sauce and enjoy!
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Seriously.. this was AMAZING
Thanks, Jeremy! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Can you use chicken thighs for this and grill instead of bake?
Yes, that would taste amazing!
My family loves this recipe! I love that I can make it dairy-free for my son who is allergic. The marinated chicken really makes it so much more flavorful.
Thanks, Sheri. I’m glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe!
This is one of our favorites. We use quinoa instead of jasmine rice, but that’s a personal preference. We LOVE the flavors of this bowl. The lemon flavor is subtle but shines. The hint of basil in with the tomatoes is also a nice addition. A little bit of prep work, but nothing you couldn’t do on a weeknight.
Thanks, Melissa! So glad you enjoy this recipe!
Can I use reduced fat greek yogurt for this?
Yes, absolutely!