Greek Chicken Bowls

These juicy Greek chicken bowls are packed with lemon-oregano flavor, crip veggies, feta and tzatziki. It’s a quick, high-protein meal prep.

You know when something is so good you’re low-key proud of yourself? That’s this chicken. The marinade gives it such a fresh, bold flavour that the whole bowl just hits. I’m obsessed!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Meal Prep Friendly: These bowls hold up beautifully in the fridge, making healthy lunches and easy dinners ready when you need them.
• Healthy & Flavourful: A balanced, high-protein meal that’s fresh, satisfying, and loaded with Mediterranean flavours.

Ingredients and substitutions

Chicken marinade

• Olive oil – Avocado oil or another neutral cooking oil.
• Greek yogurt – Use plain regular yogurt, dairy-free yogurt or even sour cream if that’s what you have.
• Lemon juice – Fresh is best, but bottled works. You can also use red or white wine vinegar in a pinch.
• Garlic – Substitute with garlic powder if needed.
• Oregano – Italian seasoning works well as a replacement.
• Dried dill – Use fresh dill, or skip if unavailable.
• Paprika – Smoked paprika adds extra flavour, or omit if needed.
• Chicken cutlets – Swap with boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.

Quinoa

• Quinoa – Substitute with rice, couscous, farro, or cauliflower rice.
• Water – Use chicken broth or vegetable broth for added flavour.

Greek salad

• Tomato – Cherry or grape tomatoes work well.
• Cucumber – Any kind of cucumber, it’s pretty essential for this salad.
• Green pepper – Red or yellow bell peppers can be used instead.
• Feta cheese – Try goat cheese or a dairy-free feta alternative.
• Red onion – Can substitute with shallots.
• Olive oil – Avocado oil works as well.
• Capers – Kalamata olives are a great swap, or omit.
• Oregano – Italian seasoning can be used instead.

Optional toppings

• Tzatziki – Use plain Greek yogurt with lemon and garlic as a quick substitute.
• Hummus – Any flavour of hummus works.
• Kalamata olives – Swap with green olives if preferred.
• Fresh parsley – Fresh dill or oregano also works.
• Fresh dill – Parsley or a sprinkle of dried dill can be used.

How to make Greek chicken bowls

Step 1: Marinate the chicken.

Mix the marinade ingredients together then marinate the chicken.

Step 2: Cook the quinoa.

Add quinoa, water and salt to a rice cooker and cook.

Step 3: Prep the salad.

Chop and mix the salad ingredients and set aside.

Step 4: Cook the chicken.

Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until cooked through then let rest.

Step 5: Chop the chicken.

Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces.

Step 6: Assemble and serve.

Assemble the bowls with quinoa, salad, chicken and toppings of your choice and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this Greek chicken bowl ahead of time or freeze it?

Of course! If you don’t mind eating these bowls cold, you could assemble your meal prep bowls and just add the toppings when you’re ready to eat. For best results, store ingredients separately and only freeze the cooked chicken and quinoa, since the salad and toppings don’t freeze well.

Is this Greek chicken bowl gluten-free?

Yes! Everything here is naturally gluten-free, from the chicken to the quinoa and salad. Just check store-bought toppings like tzatziki or hummus, since some brands might sneak in gluten.

How healthy are Greek chicken bowls?

These bowls are a balanced, feel-good meal with protein-packed chicken, fibre-rich quinoa, and fresh veggies. They’re a wholesome, nutrient-packed meal that keeps you full and satisfied.

Storing and reheating

Storing: Store ingredients in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. For best results store everything separately and assemble when ready to eat.

Reheating: Not necessary, but you can reheat the chicken in the microwave with a splash of water.

Freezing: Freeze the chicken or quinoa separately in freezer safe containers or bags for up to 3 months. I do not recommend freezing the salad or toppings.

Defrosting and reheating: Defrost the chicken or quinoa in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave with a splash of water.