Thursday
Greek Chicken & Rice Bowls
~40–52g protein~500 cal35 min + marinating
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless chicken thighs
- Marinade: 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp olive oil, juice + zest of 1 lemon, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, salt & pepper
- Salad: 2 cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, ½ red onion, ½ cup cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp olives, 1 oz feta, olive oil + lemon
- Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 grated cucumber (squeezed dry), ½ lemon juiced, 1 grated garlic clove, fresh dill
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Steps
- Marinate chicken at least 2 hrs (overnight is best).
- Cook in a hot pan 4–5 min per side with lid on, until cooked through.
- Chop and toss the salad; stir together the tzatziki.
- Assemble: rice, sliced chicken, big scoop of salad, generous dollop of tzatziki.
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Recipe inspiration: viral healthy Greek chicken & rice bowl short