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Fresh & Healthy Chicken Tzatziki

Fresh & Healthy Chicken Tzatziki Bowl for Vibrant Flavors

Fresh & Healthy Chicken Tzatziki is a vibrant Mediterranean dish celebrating wholesome flavors with marinated chicken, veggies, and tzatziki.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breast
  • 1 cup 1% Plain Greek Yogurt Alternate with low-fat yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Can replace with lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric Ginger can be an alternative
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Sea salt as substitute
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice
  • 1 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Use pre-ground if necessary
For the Salad
  • 2 pcs Persian Cucumbers English cucumbers as substitute
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Any small tomato variety can be subbed
  • 0.5 pcs Red Onion Green onions as milder alternative
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups Cooked Quinoa Brown rice or couscous as substitutes
  • 1 cup Skinny Tzatziki Can use regular tzatziki
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Cotija or goat cheese can be alternatives
  • 0.5 cup Castelvetrano Olives Any green olive type is acceptable

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, turmeric, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Toss in a bowl with olive oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Assemble the bowls by placing quinoa at the base, layering with salad, sliced chicken, tzatziki, feta, and olives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the chicken marinate longer than 10 minutes for the best flavor. Store components separately for freshness.

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