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Easy Flavor-Packed Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls for Quick Healthy Dinners

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These Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are quick, flavorful, and perfect for healthy dinners or lunches. Featuring a tangy lemon-garlic marinade, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, they make meal prep exciting and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (full fat)
  • ½ small cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 clove garlic, 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, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours.
  3. Prepare your rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  4. Grate the cucumber for tzatziki and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel or paper towel.
  5. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
  6. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and charred. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  8. While chicken cooks, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, chop fresh herbs, and pit and halve olives if needed.
  9. Divide grain base evenly among meal prep containers or bowls. Top with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, olives, and a dollop of tzatziki. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
  10. Cover and refrigerate. Add tzatziki just before eating if prepping in advance.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Pat chicken dry before cooking to get a good sear. Use medium heat to avoid burning spices. Rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy. Prepare tzatziki a few hours ahead for better flavor. Keep tzatziki separate when storing to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: Greek chicken, meal prep, healthy dinner, tzatziki, Mediterranean, quick meals, chicken bowls, healthy lunch

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