Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
Delicious Chicken Tzatziki Bowls inspired by Greek street food, served with flavorful ingredients and fresh tzatziki.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Oven
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- ⅓ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- chili flakes
- Kosher salt
- black pepper
Toppings & Extras
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1-2 cup Tzatziki sauce
- lettuce, for serving
- peperoncini, for serving
- onion, for serving
- tomatoes, for serving
- pitas, for serving
Ginger Tahini
- ½ cup tahini
- 2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, cubed chicken, garlic, shallots, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
Cook the Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, toss and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil for 1-2 minutes, until the chicken chars on the edges.
Notes
Serve with optional pitas and fries for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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