Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki – High-Protein Healthy Meal Prep

These Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki are a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition — high in protein, low in processed ingredients, and full of Mediterranean goodness. 🇬🇷
Juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and Greek yogurt-based tzatziki create a balanced meal rich in vitamins, probiotics, and lean protein.

Perfect for clean eating, fitness meal prep, or simply eating well without sacrificing taste — this is Mediterranean nourishment made simple. 🌿

⚙️ Summary

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Easy

Recipe Summary:
High-protein Greek chicken bowls with quinoa, crisp veggies, and creamy homemade tzatziki. A Mediterranean-inspired meal prep lunch perfect for health-conscious eaters.

🧰 Equipment

• Grill pan or nonstick skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Airtight glass meal prep containers

🧾 Ingredients for Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki recipe

For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Bowls

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup sliced cucumber
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

For the Tzatziki Sauce

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (low-fat recommended)
• ¼ cucumber, finely grated
• ½ tsp lemon juice
• ½ clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp dried dill or fresh dill, chopped
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Directions for Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki recipe

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
   Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for stronger flavor).
2. Cook the Chicken:
   Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
   Add chicken pieces and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
3. Prepare the Tzatziki:
   In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Assemble the Bowls:
   Divide quinoa among 4 containers. Top with chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta.
   Drizzle with tzatziki sauce or pack separately for meal prep.
5. Garnish:
   Sprinkle with parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Use quinoa for more fiber and complete amino acids.
• Swap feta for goat cheese if preferred.
• Add kalamata olives or roasted red peppers for authentic Mediterranean flair.
• Choose low-fat Greek yogurt for a lighter tzatziki.
• Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days for fresh meal prep.

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

🧠 Nutritional Highlights

✔️ High-protein, low-fat lean chicken
✔️ Probiotic-rich Greek yogurt tzatziki
✔️ Antioxidants from fresh vegetables
✔️ Heart-healthy olive oil and lemon dressing

👩‍⚕️ Expert Tips

• For meal prep, store tzatziki separately to maintain freshness.
• Add spinach or arugula for a green base boost.
• Use grilled tofu for a vegetarian variation.
• Reheat chicken gently to preserve tenderness.

🧘‍♀️ Conclusion

These Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki are the perfect balance of freshness, flavor, and nutrition.
With lean protein, probiotics, and Mediterranean ingredients, they make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable — not restrictive.

Prep ahead, eat clean, and enjoy every bite of this energizing, high-protein bowl.

Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki – High-Protein Healthy Meal Prep

High-protein Greek chicken bowls with quinoa, crisp veggies, and creamy homemade tzatziki. A Mediterranean-inspired meal prep lunch perfect for health-conscious eaters.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients

  

• For the Chicken
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• For the Bowls
• 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
• ½ cup sliced cucumber
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• For the Tzatziki Sauce
• ½ cup Greek yogurt low-fat recommended
• ¼ cucumber finely grated
• ½ tsp lemon juice
• ½ clove garlic minced
• ½ tsp dried dill or fresh dill chopped
• Pinch of salt

Equipment

• Grill pan or nonstick skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Airtight glass meal prep containers

Method

 

1. Marinate the Chicken:
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for stronger flavor).
4. Cook the Chicken:
5. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
6. Add chicken pieces and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
7. Prepare the Tzatziki:
8. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
9. Assemble the Bowls:
10. Divide quinoa among 4 containers. Top with chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta.
11. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce or pack separately for meal prep.
12. Garnish:
13. Sprinkle with parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.

Notes

💡 Tips & Variations

Use quinoa for more fiber and complete amino acids.

Swap feta for goat cheese if preferred.

Add kalamata olives or roasted red peppers for authentic Mediterranean flair.

Choose low-fat Greek yogurt for a lighter tzatziki.

Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days for fresh meal prep.

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