Description
Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce are a vibrant and healthy Mediterranean dinner option featuring marinated grilled chicken skewers served over a bed of brown rice or couscous, topped with fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This easy recipe combines bold flavors and wholesome ingredients for a delicious, well-balanced meal perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Souvlaki
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Bowl
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Feta cheese, crumbled, for topping
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create the flavorful marinade for the chicken.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken skewers.
- Thread and Grill the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers. Place them on the preheated grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: While the chicken grills, combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and chill until ready to use.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice or couscous among serving bowls. Top each bowl with grilled chicken skewers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Add Tzatziki and Feta: Drizzle each bowl generously with the chilled tzatziki sauce, then sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for a creamy, tangy finish.
- Serve: Serve the Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls immediately, enjoying the fresh Mediterranean flavors and satisfying textures.
Notes
- To save time, marinate the chicken overnight for even deeper flavor.
- If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan or broil the chicken in the oven as alternatives.
- Drain the grated cucumber well with a towel or strainer to avoid watery tzatziki sauce.
- For a lower-carb option, substitute the rice or couscous with cauliflower rice.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier results.
