Description
These Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Creamy Feta Sauce are a delightful and flavorful meal option. Juicy marinated chicken, tangy feta sauce, and a variety of fresh veggies come together to create a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Souvlaki Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Feta Sauce
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowls
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or basmati rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- Extra crumbled feta for garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the Chicken In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss until fully coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- Step 2: Cook the Chicken Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers or cook directly in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Prepare the Creamy Feta Sauce In a food processor or blender, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dill. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 4: Assemble the Bowls Divide cooked rice evenly among serving bowls. Top with grilled chicken souvlaki, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, and olives. Drizzle generously with creamy feta sauce. Sprinkle extra feta and fresh parsley on top for garnish.
- Step 5: Serve Serve immediately while the chicken is warm. Add an extra squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
