Description
These Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Roasted Garlic Feta Cream are a delicious and healthy meal option. Tender marinated chicken served with flavorful roasted garlic feta cream over a bed of rice or quinoa, topped with fresh veggies.
Ingredients
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Chicken Souvlaki
- 700 g (1.5 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Roasted Garlic Feta Cream
- 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, roasted
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Black pepper, to taste
Bowl Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken cubes in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred. Remove and rest briefly.
- Prepare Roasted Garlic Feta Cream: Blend roasted garlic, feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice or quinoa into bowls. Top with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle roasted garlic feta cream over the top and garnish with fresh parsley or dill. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls by adding your favorite vegetables or toppings.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
