Description
A delightful medley of Mediterranean ingredients featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and zesty tzatziki sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill)
- For tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cucumber, grated, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken until fully cooked and juicy; slice thinly.
- Cook the brown rice or quinoa according to package directions.
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- In individual bowls, layer cooked rice or quinoa, sliced chicken, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, and Kalamata olives.
- Drizzle with tzatziki and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately or store for meal prep.
Notes
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best, but thighs can be used for a juicier option. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg