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Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with Seared Oregano Chicken and Creamy Tzatziki

These Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls feature juicy oregano-seared chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh Mediterranean vegetables topped with a thick, garlicky tzatziki sauce. A high-protein, vibrant lunch solution perfect for busy work weeks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 680g, sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano 3g
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 15ml
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice 185g, uncooked
  • 2 cups Water 475ml
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt 245g, plain and thick
  • 0.5 ea English Cucumber Grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes 150g, halved
  • 0.5 ea Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives 75g, pitted
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese 75g, crumbled

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Used for achieving deep sear marks on the chicken.
  • 1 Box grater For grating the cucumber for tzatziki.
  • 4 Meal Prep Containers Airtight glass containers recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse rice until water is clear. Combine with water and salt in a pot. Boil, then simmer covered for 15-18 minutes until tender.
  2. Season chicken strips with oregano, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear for 5-7 minutes per side until dark sear marks appear.
  3. Grate cucumber and squeeze dry in a towel. Mix with yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice until thick and creamy with green flecks.
  4. Divide rice and chicken into containers. Arrange cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and feta in rows. Top with a scoop of tzatziki and a lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 38gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use English cucumbers to avoid sogginess during the week.
Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure the best sear marks.
Keyword Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls,Healthy Lunch Ideas,Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

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