Greek Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Juicy Greek-seasoned chicken with herbed rice, fresh vegetable salad, olives, and tzatziki.

# What You'll Need:

→ Herbed Rice

01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Greek Chicken

07 - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Tomato-Cucumber Salad

16 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
18 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
19 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
21 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
22 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Assembly

23 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
24 - 1 cup tzatziki sauce
25 - Lemon wedges for serving
26 - Fresh parsley or dill for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Pour in water, add oregano and salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork and stir in parsley.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in refrigerator.
03 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
04 - In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
05 - Divide herbed rice among four serving bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, tomato-cucumber salad, olives, and generous dollop of tzatziki. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under an hour, which means dinner on the table before hunger gets dramatic.
  • Every component shines on its own, but together they create something genuinely craveable and balanced.
  • The flavors remind you why Mediterranean cooking has lasted centuries—it just works.
02 -
  • Don't skip marinating the chicken—this is where the flavor lives, and even 15 minutes makes a noticeable difference in how tender and flavorful it becomes.
  • The salad will release water if assembled too early, so prepare everything separately and combine it right before serving.
03 -
  • Toast your rice before adding water—it takes just a minute but transforms the flavor from neutral to nutty and prevents the finished dish from tasting one-dimensional.
  • Slice the chicken against the grain so each bite feels tender rather than stringy, and do this while the meat is still slightly warm because it cuts more cleanly.
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