Description
Low Carb Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal that perfectly marries fresh ingredients with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This dish features juicy marinated chicken, a refreshing cucumber and tomato salad, creamy tzatziki sauce, and tangy feta cheese, all coming together to create a satisfying experience without all the carbs. Ideal for lunch or dinner, these bowls can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making them not only healthy but also versatile. Enjoy this quick-to-make recipe that fits seamlessly into meal prep routines while delivering on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 3 cloves Garlic
- Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (or sliced tomatoes of your choice)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
- Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Oregano
- 1 Tbsp. Red apple vinegar Vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a gallon Ziploc bag, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and vinegar. Add cubed chicken breasts and seal the bag. Shake well to coat.
- Refrigerate: Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare cucumber salad: In a mixing bowl, toss sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and oregano until well combined.
- Make tzatziki sauce: Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, dill, and olive oil in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Serve cooked chicken alongside cucumber salad and tzatziki sauce in bowls. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg