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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Garlic Sauce Recipe

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Garlic Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Mediterranean

Description

These Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Garlic Sauce are a delicious and healthy meal option. Tender marinated chicken served over a bed of rice or quinoa, topped with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a flavorful garlic yogurt sauce.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken Souvlaki

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into cubes or strips
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Garlic Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 23 tablespoons water (to thin if needed)

For the Bowl Base

  • 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup olives (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 8–10 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
  3. Prepare the Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water until smooth and creamy.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Prepare bowl base with rice, quinoa, or couscous. Add grilled chicken on top. Layer cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, olives, and feta.
  5. Drizzle with Sauce: Drizzle generously with garlic sauce.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately while fresh and flavorful.

Notes

  • You can customize these bowls with your favorite toppings like roasted red peppers, tzatziki sauce, or pickled onions.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings in the marinade and sauce to suit your taste preferences.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 530 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 660mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg