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Flavorful Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls Easy Homemade Recipe with Tzatziki and Feta

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A vibrant and easy-to-make Greek chicken souvlaki bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh homemade tzatziki, and crumbled feta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
  • ½ large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice or warm pita bread (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley or mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the cubed chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours.
  2. Grate the peeled cucumber and press out excess moisture. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Slice cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives. Cook your choice of rice or warm pita bread and set aside.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade and thread pieces onto skewers, leaving space between each cube.
  5. Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through and has grill marks. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  6. In serving bowls, layer cooked rice or pita as the base. Remove chicken from skewers and arrange on top. Add cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, Kalamata olives, and a dollop of tzatziki. Sprinkle crumbled feta and garnish with parsley or mint.
  7. Squeeze an extra wedge of lemon over the bowl if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to avoid mushy texture. Press cucumber well for tzatziki to prevent watery sauce. Preheat grill pan properly to avoid chicken sticking. If chicken browns too fast, lower heat and cover loosely with foil. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and omit or replace feta.

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Keywords: Greek chicken souvlaki, tzatziki, feta, Mediterranean, grilled chicken, easy dinner, healthy recipe

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