Description
A flavorful Greek-inspired dish featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini feta sauce that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Tahini Feta Sauce:
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water (or as needed to thin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a blender, combine tahini, feta cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa or rice among bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- Serve: Drizzle the creamy tahini feta sauce over the bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with grilled halloumi or chickpeas. Adjust sauce thickness as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 35g