Description
A delicious low-carb and keto-friendly version of a classic Greek chicken bowl, featuring marinated chicken, creamy tzatziki, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 oz. Greek yoghurt (plain, full-fat)
- 1/2 medium Persian cucumber (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (minced)
- Sea salt (as needed)
- Black pepper (as needed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (minced)
- 1 large Persian cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 4 oz. feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a sealable container, combine the boneless chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Greek seasoning, and sea salt. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Prepare the tzatziki: In a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yoghurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced oregano, and sea salt to taste. Set aside.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked chicken into serving bowls. Top each with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and top with tzatziki before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or different proteins like shrimp or grilled eggplant.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 78mg