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Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

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Flavorful Greek chicken meal prep bowls packed with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and tangy homemade tzatziki sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  2. Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Grate cucumber for tzatziki and squeeze out excess moisture. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Preheat grill pan or oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook chicken thighs 5-7 minutes per side on grill pan or bake for 20 minutes on a lined baking sheet, flipping halfway through. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. While chicken cooks, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, pit and halve olives, and chop fresh herbs.
  6. Assemble bowls by dividing cooked grains among containers. Slice chicken and arrange on top. Add chopped veggies and olives. Sprinkle with feta and fresh herbs. Drizzle with tzatziki before serving or keep tzatziki separate.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Squeeze cucumber well for tzatziki to avoid watery sauce. Keep tzatziki separate until serving to prevent soggy veggies. Use chicken thighs for juiciness; chicken breasts can be used but watch cooking time carefully.

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Keywords: Greek chicken, meal prep, healthy dinner, tzatziki, Mediterranean, chicken thighs, easy weeknight dinner

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