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Easy Greek Style Chicken Bowl

Build Your Own. Easy Meal to Prep & keeps well in refrigerator.
Course: 30 minute meal, chicken, chicken bowl, chicken salad, greek recipe, lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, greek, Mediterranean
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons & cups
  • medium pot with lid
  • medium skillet
  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • lemon juicer

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 TBS dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Rice

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white long grain rice
  • 1 TBS butter
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Bowl Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 container tzatziki sauce (refrigerated)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta or queso white cheese
  • 10 cherry tomatoes (cut into quarters)
  • 1/2 cucumber (cut into bite size pieces
  • 4 oz sliced black olives
  • 1/4 red onion, diced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk together marinade ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
  • Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Place chicken into bowl of marinade and mix well until all chicken is coated.
  • In a medium skillet heat 2 TBS olive oil over medium high heat. Arrange marinaded chicken pieces into a single layer in skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom of chicken. Flip over chicken and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until that side is golden. Stir chicken & cook until done. Turn off burner.
    NOTE: chicken should be cooked through and no longer pink. Use a meat thermometer to check temperature in the center of a piece of chicken. Should be at least 165 degrees.
  • While chicken is cooking, make the rice. Place chicken broth, water, butter, salt & pepper into medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add rice. Place lid on and lower heat to a low setting. Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked through, tender, and liquid has been absorbed. Stir in extra 1 TBS lemon juice and fresh parsley.

Build Your Bowl

  • In a narrow bowl, place a serving of cooked rice on one section of bowl. Place cooked chicken on another section of bowl. Place chopped cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes on the 3rd section. Top with olives in center. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese. Drizzle Tzatziki sauce over the top. Enjoy.