Coastal Greek Chicken Bowls with Creamy Tzatziki

Picture a warm July evening when dinner doesn’t need to be complicated to feel special. Fresh vegetables, tender lemon herb chicken, fluffy rice, and a cool homemade tzatziki come together in a bowl that’s colorful, nourishing, and full of bright summer flavors.

It’s the kind of meal that’s easy enough for a weeknight but beautiful enough to serve when family or friends gather around the table. Every bite is fresh, light, and satisfying without feeling heavy, making it one of those recipes you’ll come back to long after summer has passed.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Lemon Herb Chicken

• 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Bowls

• 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• Kalamata olives (optional)
• Fresh parsley
• Fresh dill
• Lemon wedges

Creamy Tzatziki

• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ½ cucumber, finely grated and squeezed dry
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.

2. Make the Tzatziki

Combine all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl.

Refrigerate while preparing the remaining ingredients.

3. Cook the Chicken

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

4. Assemble

Divide rice between four bowls.

Top with:

• sliced chicken
• tomatoes
• cucumber
• onion
• feta
• olives

Finish with tzatziki, parsley, dill, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Notes

• Swap the rice for quinoa for additional protein.
• Grilled chicken works beautifully, too.
• Meal-prep friendly for up to four days.
• Add hummus for an even heartier bowl.