Non vegGreece
Greek chicken bowl
Lemon oregano chicken, tzatziki and a Greek salad on rice. Holiday lunch, home kitchen.
45 minTime
44 gProtein each
mildSpice
Greek flavours in a bowlMake it your way
Grandma's wayLemon oregano chicken, rice, Greek salad and tzatziki.
The original545kcalsame
44 gproteinsame
3 gfibresame
45minutessame
Chicken, boneless600 g boneless
Olive oil2 tbsp
Lemon juice3 tbsp
Garlic4 cloves, divided
Dried oregano1½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black pepper½ tsp
Basmati rice1 cup, or orzo
Hung curd (greek yogurt)⅔ cup, for tzatziki
Cucumber1 large, half grated, half diced
Dill leaves1 tbsp, chopped
Tomato2, diced
Onion½ red onion, sliced
Black olives¼ cup
Feta cheese½ cup, crumbledMethod
- 1Marinate chicken in oil, lemon, 3 cloves garlic, oregano, salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Grill or pan sear until golden and no pink remains. Rest and slice.
- 3Squeeze the grated cucumber dry and stir into hung curd with the last garlic clove, dill and salt.
- 4Cook the rice. Toss diced cucumber, tomato, onion, olives and feta with a little oil and oregano.
- 5Build bowls with rice, chicken, salad and a big spoon of tzatziki.
Serve it like thisServe in wide bowls with chicken slices fanned out, salad on one side, a big spoon of tzatziki and warm pita alongside.