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Easy High-Protein Tzatziki Chicken Bowl Recipe with Cucumber and Feta

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A vibrant, tangy, and protein-packed tzatziki chicken bowl featuring juicy chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, fresh cucumber, and crumbled feta. Perfect for quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley or mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Toss chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Let sit for at least 10 minutes if possible.
  2. Grate the peeled cucumber using a coarse grater. Place grated cucumber in a colander or clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess water.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and chill in the fridge.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and chicken is golden brown. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. While chicken cooks, dice the fresh cucumber and crumble the feta cheese. Cook quinoa or rice if using, according to package instructions.
  6. Assemble the bowl with a base of quinoa or rice, sliced chicken on top, diced cucumber, tzatziki sauce spooned over, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. Optionally drizzle olive oil or squeeze lemon juice on top.

Notes

Squeeze out excess water from grated cucumber to prevent watery tzatziki. Let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. If chicken browns too fast, reduce heat and cover to finish cooking gently. Store components separately for meal prep and assemble before eating.

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