Greek Chicken and Rice Bowls

White plate with rice and Greek chicken.

5 from 1 vote

Greek Chicken and Rice Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. The tender and juicy chicken is marinated in a blend of flavorful Mediterranean spices, then cooked to perfection.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: Greek Chicken and Rice Bowls

Servings: servings

Calories: 185kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
Lemon wedges for serving
tzatziki sauce for serving
Pita bread for serving
Diced red onion for serving

Instructions

Make the marinade. In a large bowl, add minced garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, plain Greek yogurt, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined. Add chicken and coat well. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Remove chicken from the marinade and add it in an even layer to the skillet, leaving space between the chicken pieces so they'll brown rather than steam. Work in batches depending if needed. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes and then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the internal temp of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Serve. Serve chicken over rice with a dollop of tzatziki sauce, diced red onion, fresh dill, pita bread, and a lemon wedge.

Notes

If the chicken is burning because of the marinade in the pan, I’ve found adding a splash of chicken broth or water to the pan helps and creates a flavorful browning on the chicken.

You can cook the chicken breasts whole instead and dice the chicken after it’s fully cooked if you prefer. Use the same instructions, except you will cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked, or until the internal temp of the chicken reaches 165°F.

Live next to a Trader Joe’s? Buy their Garlic Spread Dip and add a dollop to your Greek chicken. It’s A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

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