Ingredients
Chicken breast, boneless skinless
1.5 pounds, cubed
Cucumber, diced
1 large (English or Persian preferred)
Tomatoes, diced
2 medium
Yogurt, plain non-fat or low-fat
1 cup
Garlic, minced
2 cloves
Olive oil
3 tablespoons
Lemon
2 large (1 juiced for marinade, 1 sliced for tzatziki)
Oregano, dried or fresh
1 teaspoon
Rice or quinoa
2 cups cooked
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together 1 juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 clove garlic (minced), and salt/pepper. Add cubed chicken breast and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
While chicken rests, combine diced cucumbers and tomatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix yogurt with remaining garlic clove, juice from 1 lemon half, finely grated cucumber (seeded), chopped dill (optional), and salt. Chill until ready to use.
Assemble bowls with a base of rice or quinoa, top with grilled chicken, cucumber-tomato salad, tzatziki, and optional pita wedges. Serve immediately or refrigerate components for meal prep.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier results if preferred.
Tzatziki can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Cucumber-tomato salad develops better flavor when chilled, even overnight.
Substitute pita with whole wheat for a halal option or skip entirely for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Mediterranean Basics
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
