Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl (Gluten-Free)
This Greek chicken and rice bowl is gluten-free with a paleo and keto option, easy to throw together and incredibly delicious. It's perfect for dinner or you can meal prep it to have lunch throughout the week!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp dried dill
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 serving Greek Rice
- 1 cup tzaziki sauce (just yogurt with finely diced cucumber and dill) 1/2 cup yogurt (full-fat), 1/2 cup grated cucumber, 1 tbsp fresh dill, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in the olive oil and herbs for at least one hour.
- While the chicken is marinating, make the Greek rice (use cauliflower for paleo or keto).
- While the rice is going, make the salad. Toss the tomatoes, red onion and cucumber with salt. Feel free to add fresh dill and parsley.
- After the chicken has marinated, either grill it, cook it in a pan or bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.
- Now assemble! Add rice to the bottom of a bowl, add the chopped chicken, some of the salad and a spoonful of tzaziki!
Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast is very lean and should be grilled quickly over high heat to make sure it is nice and juicy. Chicken on the bone or large un-pounded breasts should be grilled more slowly over medium-high heat. That way the outside doesn't burn while we wait for the inside to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Boneless skinless breasts (pounded 3/4-inch thick) should be cooked on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes. To test for doneness, carefully press the chicken at the thickest end with a finger. If there's no resistance, it's done.
- Bone-in chicken grills on medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- For the homemade tzatziki use a high-quality yogurt! Go for the full-fat varieties, if possible, for the best flavor.
- It's best to remove the seeds from the cucumber. Also, if it's not organic, peel it. Grate the cucumber with a box grater and squeeze out all the water with a kitchen towel. That way your tzatziki won't get watery.
- This chicken and rice bowl recipe makes enough for four people or enough for four lunches throughout the week.
Nutrition
Calories: 882kcal
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!