Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
Bursting with Greek-inspired flavors and textures, these Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are perfect for meal prepping! Fragrant turmeric rice is topped with Greek chicken, tzatziki, feta, and more for a lunch or dinner the whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
✔ Perfect for Meal Prep: From the turmeric rice base to the cucumber and tomato garnish, every component of this chicken tzatziki bowl recipe can be prepared in advance.
✔ Wholesome and Delicious: This is a filling meal that won’t leave you feeling weighed down. The combination of rice, chicken, and vegetables is always a winner!
✔ Easy to Customize: We topped our bowls with creamy tzatziki, hummus, feta, and a cucumber tomato salad, but you can use any Greek-inspired toppings you like.
About This Recipe
These Greek chicken bowls are a favorite recipe that keeps winding its way back into our weekly meal rotation.
Between the bright and fresh Greek-inspired flavors and the fact that I can meal prep everything in advance, this is the perfect lunch or dinner on busy days.
I always try to make these bowls from scratch using my tried and tested recipes for Greek tzatziki, hummus, and turmeric rice, but these tzatziki bowls are made even easier if you use a few store-bought shortcuts to speed up the prep. Do what works for you!
These bowls are crunchy, creamy, hearty, and satisfying. Use the same toppings I did or choose your own!
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Tools You’ll Need
You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this recipe. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:
- Instant Pot — I always make turmeric rice in my Instant Pot for ease.
- Citrus Juicer — Helps get every last drop of juice from your lemons.
- Microplane — My tool of choice for zesting lemons.
- Garlic Press — For crushing the fresh garlic cloves.
- Serving Bowls — I suggest serving these chicken tzatziki rice bowls in wide, shallow bowls (pasta bowls or similar would be perfect).
Ingredient Notes
You can make these bowls as homemade as you like; either follow the individual recipes linked in the recipe card below, or buy a few items pre-made at the grocery store to save time.
Don’t forget to reference the FREE printable recipe card at the bottom of the post for full measurements and instructions.
- Turmeric Rice — This buttery, fragrant, yellow rice is our favorite base for assembling Greek-style chicken bowls. Cooking the rice in an Instant Pot takes just 10 minutes!
- Greek Chicken — This marinade can be used to flavor chicken breasts or thighs, and the meat can be grilled, roasted, or pan-fried (we prefer grilling the chicken).
- Cucumber Tomato Salsa — Finely chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion are tossed in a lemony dressing that makes for the tastiest topping for these bowls.
- Tzatziki — This Greek yogurt and cucumber dip is ultra creamy, light, and refreshing.
- Hummus — Buy your favorite hummus at the store, or make a batch of red pepper hummus at home.
- Shredded Lettuce — Adds lots of crunch.
- Feta — Buy a block and crumble it with your fingers to make big, salty chunks.
- Fresh Herbs — Dill, parsley, or oregano are the perfect finishing touch.
- Lemon Slices — A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brings everything together.
Step-by-Step Photos
How to Make Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
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Make the cucumber tomato salsa.For the best flavor, let the salsa chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Make the turmeric rice. My Instant Pot recipe (linked in the recipe card below) is so fast and easy to make. The rice should be done in about 10 minutes!
Cook the chicken. If possible, pop the chicken into the marinade the night before so it has time to tenderize and soak up all that flavor before being roasted, grilled, or pan-fried. The cook time should take around 15 minutes. Slice it into thick strips once done.
Assemble the bowls. This recipe makes about 6 bowls. Scoop the rice into the bottom of your bowl first, then arrange the toppings and chicken in sections for a pretty presentation.
The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.
Meal Prep Instructions
If you’d like to make these Greek bowls in advance to enjoy throughout the week, here’s what I suggest:
- Divide the cooked rice and chicken between 6 meal prep containers.
- Store the hummus, tzatziki, cucumber tomato salsa, and toppings in their own containers.
- Reheat the chicken and rice in the microwave when ready to eat, then add toppings as desired.
Katie’s Tip: You could fully assemble the bowls in the meal prep containers, but the the cucumber tomato salsa would make the rice soggy and also wouldn’t reheat well.
Tips for Making This Recipe
- Plan in advance — Ideally you’d let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours before cooking, and the cucumber tomato salsa is best after being chilled for 30 minutes. Read through the recipe card carefully to learn what order I think makes the most sense to prep everything!
- Mix and match the toppings — Make these your tzatziki bowls! You can use any veggie toppings you like, as well as any flavor of hummus. Or, you can omit certain toppings altogether.
- Freeze the chicken and rice, if desired — Cooked rice freezes well (click that link for a tutorial!), and the Greek chicken can either be frozen in the marinade and cooked later or frozen after being cooked.
- Measure with your heart — When it comes to piling on the toppings, load up your chicken tzatziki bowls as you see fit. This recipe makes approximately 6 servings, but personally I don’t feel the need to bust out my measuring spoons when adding the hummus and veggies.
Storage Instructions
Store the rice, chicken, cucumber tomato salsa, hummus, tzatziki, and toppings in separate airtight containers. This is the only way to keep everything fresh and prevent the rice from becoming soggy.
Everything should last up to 5 days, so you can definitely prep everything on a Sunday before a busy week.
Try Making Greek Tzatziki Bowls at Home!
Next time you’re looking for a hearty yet fresh lunch or dinner, give this easy Greek bowl recipe a try!
Did you love all the flavors and textures? Leave a comment below and give it a review for others to see what you thought.
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More Greek-Inspired Chicken Recipes:
These Greek Chicken Pitas are a family favorite chicken recipe! The Greek pita chicken is marinated with a delicious marinade to give it tons of flavor.
These Greek Chicken Thighs are marinated with lemon, oregano, and garlic, then seared in a cast iron skillet. They turn out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside!
Lemon Rosemary Chicken is marinated in a mixture of lemon juice and zest, fresh rosemary, and garlic before being grilled.
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Chicken Tzatziki Bowls Recipe
Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are full of Greek-inspired flavor, with turmeric rice, grilled chicken, creamy tzatziki, and fresh veggie toppings. A filling, make-ahead meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Bowl and Garnishes
- Instant Pot Turmeric Rice
- Greek Marinated Chicken
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
- Feta Cheese
- Fresh Herbs (we like parsley or oregano)
- Lemon Slices
Cucumber Tomato Salsa
- 1 lb. Roma tomatoes, diced into 1 cm x 1 cm cubes
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1 English cucumber, diced into 1 cm x 1 cm cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Finely shredded romaine lettuce
Instructions
Prepare the Cucumber Tomato Salsa:
- Dice the tomatoes: Slice each Roma tomato in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds if desired for a less watery vegetable mix. Cut each half into strips, then turn and dice into 1 cm x 1 cm cubes.
- Mince the onion: Peel and cut the red onion in half. Lay flat on the cutting board and finely mince it into small, even pieces.
- Dice the cucumber: Slice the English cucumber in half lengthwise. If the seeds are watery, scoop them out with a spoon. Cut into strips, then dice into 1 cm x 1 cm cubes.
- Mince the garlic: Using a sharp knife or a garlic press, finely mince the garlic.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced red onion, diced cucumber, and minced garlic. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and finely chopped fresh oregano.
- Stir well to evenly distribute the flavors. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Meanwhile, prepare the rice and chicken.
Make the Chicken and Rice:
- Marinate and cook the chicken as instructed.
- After the chicken has rested, slice it so it stays tender and juicy. Find the direction of the grain (the muscle fibers) and cut across it rather than along it. Holding the knife at a slight angle helps create wider, more tender slices. Aim for pieces about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Prepare the rice in the Instant Pot as instructed.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Arrange the toppings in sections for a visually appealing presentation rather than mixing them together.
- Lay sliced chicken over the rice. Add a scoop or two of the cucumber tomato mixture. Add a small amount of shredded romaine lettuce and feta cheese. Add a dollop of tzatziki and hummus.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices. Serve with grilled or toasted pita bread for scooping and dipping.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 204mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 7g
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