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Easy Chicken Souvlaki Rice Bowl with grilled chicken, veggies, tzatziki, and lemon rice.

Easy Chicken Souvlaki Rice Bowl

A fresh and filling Greek-style rice bowl featuring marinated chicken, served over fluffy rice with crunchy veggies and a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are juicier, but breasts work too.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating the chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh is best; lemon zest can be added too.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred, but jarred is acceptable.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Classic herb for Greek flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups Rice Jasmine, basmati, or long grain.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Chopped.
  • 1/2 medium Red onion Chopped.
  • 1 cup Feta cheese Optional, but enhances the dish.
  • 1/2 cup Tzatziki or yogurt sauce For topping the bowl.

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl or zip bag, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken to the marinade, seal, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cook the marinated chicken using one of the following methods: stovetop (in a heated pan), grill, or oven broil.
  2. Ensure chicken is browned and cooked through, let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
  2. In a bowl, layer rice at the bottom, followed by cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onions, sliced chicken, and drizzle with tzatziki.
  3. Top with feta cheese if desired.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time; store components separately for freshness. Leftover chicken and rice can be reheated with added moisture.