Description
These Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Spicy Lemon Feta Sauce are a delicious and satisfying meal option that combines flavorful marinated chicken, a wholesome grain base, a zesty feta sauce, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Souvlaki:
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Grain Base:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
For the Spicy Lemon Feta Sauce:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Toppings:
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: sliced red onion, for extra flavor
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken cubes in marinade and refrigerate 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Grain Base: Warm cooked brown rice or quinoa with a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Make the Spicy Lemon Feta Sauce: In a small bowl, mix crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer grains at the bottom, top with cooked chicken, then arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and optional red onion. Drizzle spicy lemon feta sauce over the top and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
