Name: Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: For the Chicken Souvlaki:; 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; For the Garlic Sauce:; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1/4 teaspoon salt; For the Bowls:; 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown); 1 cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; Fresh pita bread, for serving

Description

A delicious and healthy meal featuring marinated chicken skewers, warm pita, fresh veggies, and a creamy garlic sauce, all served over rice.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Souvlaki:
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Sauce:
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Bowls:
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh pita bread, for serving

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
2. While the chicken marinates, make the garlic sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and salt. Stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes first). Grill chicken skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and charred in spots. Let rest for 5 minutes, then remove chicken from skewers.
4. Assemble the bowls: Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta. Add the grilled chicken. Serve with garlic sauce and fresh pita bread on the side.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. You can substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Leftover bowls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The garlic sauce can be made a day ahead.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Method: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Calories: 550
Sugar: 5g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 35g