Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl
A Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl is a one-pan meal with spiced chicken, lemon rice, fresh salad, and creamy tzatziki.Ready in 40 minutes and perfect for meal prep.A healthy Mediterranean dish packed with flavor.
Ingredients
For the chicken and rice
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano divided
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 white onion chopped
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium lemon zest and juice
Chopped Greek salad
- 2 medium tomatoes
- ½ cucumber
- ½ red onion
- 3½ ounces feta cheese
Quick tzatziki
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber cubed
- ½ clove garlic crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- Lemon juice optional
To serve (optional)
- Fresh parsley
- Pita bread
- Lemon segments
Instructions
- Season the chicken with oregano, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and brown the chicken on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Mix chicken broth, remaining oregano, lemon zest, and juice.
- In the same pan, sauté onions until soft, then stir in rice.
- Pour in the broth mixture and stir. Place chicken on top.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked. This step creates the perfect Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl base.
- Prepare salad by chopping vegetables and feta.
- Mix all tzatziki ingredients until creamy.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, salad, and tzatziki. Serve with pita and lemon.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option (adjust cooking time)
- Add grilled vegetables for extra nutrition
- Serve with warm pita or flatbread