Description
These Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with a zesty Spicy Lemon Feta Sauce are a delicious and satisfying meal option. Tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy feta sauce come together to create a flavorful and wholesome dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olives (optional)
For the Spicy Lemon Feta Sauce:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Prepare the Spicy Lemon Feta Sauce: In a small bowl, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, chili flakes, and olive oil. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Add rice or quinoa as the base. Top with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Drizzle with Sauce and Serve: Drizzle the bowls generously with the spicy lemon feta sauce. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
