Name: Greek Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 450 g / 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 7 g / 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1.5 g / 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1.5 g / 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1.5 g / 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 0.75 g / 1/4 tsp cumin; 0.75 g / 1/4 tsp dried dill; 0.5 g / 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 30 ml / 2 tbsp olive oil; 185 g / 1 cup long grain white rice; 1.5 g / 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 0.75 g / 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 300 g / 10.5 oz English cucumber; 150 g / 5 oz cherry tomatoes; 50 g / 2 oz red onion; 50 g / 2 oz olives; 50 g / 2 oz feta cheese; 360 g / 12 oz Greek yoghurt; 5 g / 1 clove garlic; 1.5 g / 1/2 tsp dried dill; 7.5 ml / 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 22.5 ml / 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 g / 1/4 tsp salt; 0.5 g / 1/4 tsp black pepper

Greek Chicken Bowls

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, Gyro Bowl

Greece

The essentials, at a glance

Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, deconstructed take on classic Mediterranean flavours. Tender spiced chicken sits atop fragrant turmeric rice with crisp cucumber, tangy feta, and creamy tzatziki. This dish brings the essence of a Greek taverna into a convenient, nourishing bowl format.

Mediterranean Dinner

Gluten-FreeHigh-ProteinMediterranean DietNut-Free

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4 Mar 2026

The sizzle of spiced chicken hitting a hot skillet creates an immediate contrast with the cool, cucumber-laced yoghurt waiting nearby. This interplay of temperatures and textures defines the Greek Chicken Bowl experience, where every component maintains its distinct character while contributing to a harmonious whole.

Golden turmeric stains the rice a vibrant amber, infusing each grain with earthy warmth that anchors the dish. Against this backdrop, crisp English cucumber and sweet cherry tomatoes offer refreshing crunch, while briny olives and sharp feta crumble introduce salty depth. The chicken, butterflied for even cooking and rubbed generously with oregano, cumin, and dill, carries the essence of a Greek taverna.

Building Your Bowl

The tzatziki demands patience: grating cucumber and allowing it to drain prevents a watery sauce, ensuring the yoghurt remains luxuriously thick. When assembling, start with the warm rice, layer the sliced chicken, then scatter the vegetables with abandon. A generous dollop of that garlicky yoghurt ties everything together.

What makes this particularly satisfying is its adaptability. Whether enjoyed as a post-work refuel or packed for tomorrow's lunch, these bowls retain their vibrancy. The flavours actually improve as they mingle, making this an ideal candidate for meal prep without sacrificing that fresh, just-assembled quality.

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