Greek Chicken Bowls
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These Greek Chicken Bowls are a fresh, flavorful meal you can prep in advance for easy lunches and weeknight dinners. It’s an easy chicken meal prep option that tastes great warm or cold!
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Why You’ll Love It
This Mediterranean chicken bowl recipe is packed with flavor but is so simple to make. The marinated chicken cooks quickly on the stovetop, and the fresh toppings make each bowl feel light, fresh, but also satisfying.
This recipe works wonderfully for meal prep because you can store all the components separately and assemble them when you’re ready to eat. Everything holds up well in the fridge, making it perfect for busy days.
Happy Kitchen Secrets
Here are my important mom-tested cooking tips for making this recipe! I’ve made this countless times to save you from a failed attempt.
- If you don’t have a grill pan, a large skillet will work fine. Or, marinate the chicken thighs whole, then cook them on an outdoor grill, or make air fryer chicken thighs.
- Try your hand at homemade. Store-bought hummus works perfectly here, but if you have time, homemade hummus, especially roasted red pepper hummus, adds even more flavor.
- Prep in advance. Prep extra vegetables while you’re chopping so you can quickly assemble bowls later in the week.
If you love the flavors of Greek food, making a Mediterranean chicken bowl for lunch or dinner may end up being part of your weekly meal prep!
Ingredient Notes
Fortunately, you only need a few ingredients to make the dinner bowls, and most of the components can be prepped a few days in advance.
I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe. They’re juicy, flavorful, and stay tender, even after being diced and cooked in a skillet.
Olive oil and lemon juice create the base of the marinade, while dried dill, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper add classic Greek flavor.
For each Mediterranean chicken bowl, use cooked rice as the foundation, then add the top it with hummus, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and thinly sliced red onion if you like a little extra kick. These ingredients bring the bright Mediterranean flavor that makes Greek chicken recipes so popular.
Recipe Variations
To switch things up, you can swap the rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice, or use tzatziki instead of hummus. You can also add olives, chickpeas, or roasted vegetables for even more texture and color.
How to Make the Greek Chicken Bowls
This is a summary of the steps involved. See the recipe card for the full step by step instructions! ⬇️
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- Prepare the chicken. Cut the thighs into bite sized pieces, or keep them whole if you prefer. Pat them dry with a few paper towels, then transfer them to a large bowl with the marinade.
- Marinate. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or in the fridge for up to 12 hours.
- Grill the marinated chicken. You’ll want to turn the pieces over as they cook so they brown all over. Check doneness with a digital meat thermometer. The temperature at the thickest portion of the chicken should be 165°F.
- Build the chicken bowls or meal prep for later. Each Mediterranean chicken bowl should include chicken, cooked rice, tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus, feta, and red onion.
Make it kid friendly: Kids love assembling their own bowls. Consider serving everything family-style so they can choose their favorite toppings!
Greek Chicken Bowls FAQs
Warm the chicken in a skillet over medium heat or microwave it in 30 second intervals until heated through. Add a splash of water or broth if it seems dry.
If refrigerated in an airtight container, the chicken will be safe to eat for up to 4 days, per USDA guidelines.
Yes, you can cook this meal on an outdoor grill. However, it's best to grill whole thighs, because smaller pieces can easily fall through the grates.
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Greek Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced and quartered cucumbers
- 1 red onion peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup hummus
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Dice the chicken thighs into 1 inch pieces. Pat the chicken with a few paper towels or napkins to dry them. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl.
- Mix the chicken with the oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dill, oregano, salt and pepper until all pieces of chicken are evenly coated. Cover and set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes (at room temperature), or up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
- When the chicken thighs are ready, heat the oil in a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- In batches, cook the marinated chicken, turning occasionally until it's lightly browned on all sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. *Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature. When it's cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate or cutting board.
Assemble the bowls:
- Prepare each Mediterranean chicken bowl with ½ cup cooked rice, 4 ounces cooked chicken pieces, and sliced/diced veggies. Top with 2 tablespoons hummus and 2 tablespoons feta crumbles.
Notes
- If you don't have a grill pan, a large skillet will work fine. Or, marinate the chicken thighs whole and cook them on an outdoor grill or make air fryer chicken thighs.
- Typically, I cook the rice and prep the vegetables while the chicken is marinating. But, if you are prepping the meal to serve later in the week, you can do those things whenever it's most convenient for you.
- Store-bought hummus works perfectly here, but if you have time, homemade hummus, especially roasted red pepper hummus, adds even more flavor.
Nutrition
Serving Ideas
This Greek chicken recipe is delicious when served with:
- Sauces: Serve with homemade tzatziki sauce, tahini, or a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette.
- Sides: Pair with pita bread, roasted cauliflower, or a simple salad with Greek dressing.
- Add-Ons: Add olives, chickpeas, feta cheese, or extra hummus for a heartier bowl.
