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Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are a healthy and easy dinner recipe featuring marinated grilled chicken topped with tzatziki, fresh vegetables, and served over grains.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill pan
  • Sieve
  • whisk
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients
  

Tzatziki

  • ½ cup grated persian cucumbers
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill weed

Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (½ if dry)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1-3 teaspoons Calabrian chili pepper

For serving

  • prepared rice/bulgar/quinoa/farro/orzo
  • feta
  • olives
  • cucumbers
  • tomatoes
  • red onions
  • pita chips

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • MARINADE: Add all the dry seasonings along with Calabrian chili, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil to a bowl and stir together. Add the chicken pieces and let marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate if marinating for longer than 30 minutes. Prepare tzatziki while the chicken marinates.
  • TZATZIKI: Add the grated cucumbers to a sieve and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit over a bowl for 15 minutes or until the water drains from the cucumbers. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and dill to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Squeeze out any remaining water from the cucumbers using a kitchen towel and add the cucumbers to a bowl. Mix with a spoon. Taste and adjust with more salt as desired.
  • COOK: Add the chicken to an indoor grill pan or lightly oil the grates of an outdoor grill once it’s heated to 450ºF. Add the chicken and cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF. Remove the chicken to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes so it cooks through to 165ºF.
  • SERVE: Add prepared rice, quinoa, or bulgur to bowl, top with grilled chicken, feta cheese, kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and the spicy tzatziki, and serve!

Notes

Serve with a side of pita chips for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipe, grilled chicken, Healthy Dinner, quick meal, Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowls, tzatziki
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