This bowl has everything I want in a dinner: it’s fresh, colorful, and full of flavor—but still clean, protein-packed, and easy to make on a weeknight.

I first made this Greek chicken bowl when I was craving something light but satisfying. Between the juicy grilled chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, and crisp veggies, it’s one of those meals that makes you feel like you’re doing something good for your body and your taste buds.

It’s now one of my top go-to’s for meal prep and easy summer dinners—and my kids love building their own bowls too.

Ingredients

For the Greek Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Bowl:

• 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 cucumber, chopped

• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)

• Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish

For the Tzatziki:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1/4 cup grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water)

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove grated fresh garlic

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to overnight).

2. Grill the chicken: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.

3. Make the tzatziki: Stir together Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to use.

4. Assemble your bowl: Layer rice or quinoa, grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta. Drizzle with tzatziki and top with herbs.

Why I Love This Bowl

This is one of those meals that leaves me feeling refreshed and full—without the bloated, heavy feeling I used to get from dinner. It’s clean and energizing, but also flavorful and satisfying. I love that I can prep the components ahead of time and just build a bowl whenever I need a quick, nourishing meal.

When I started making more of these real-food bowls, dinner got so much easier—and way more enjoyable.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Makes 3)

• Calories: 410

• Protein: 34g

• Carbohydrates: 26g

• Fiber: 4g

• Fat: 20g