How to Make Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce

Craving fresh flavors? Discover how to make Greek Chicken Bowls with a zesty lemon-dill yogurt sauce. Perfect for meal prep! Whether you’re looking for quick family dinners or easy pasta recipes, this dish is a game-changer. It’s a 30-minute meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrition, making it ideal for weeknight dinner ideas.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights
  • Packed with fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavors
  • Great for meal prep or a healthy dinner
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings
  • Nutritious and delicious, fitting into the Mediterranean Diet Simple plan

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious recipe:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste

Full ingredient list with measurements is provided in the printable recipe card below.

How to Make the Recipe

Let’s walk through the steps to create this flavorful dish:

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa and cook according to package directions.
  3. Grill or bake the chicken: Grill the chicken over medium heat or bake it in a preheated oven at 400°F until cooked through. Let it cool slightly before slicing.
  4. Prep the vegetables: Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
  5. Make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide the quinoa, chicken, vegetables, and olives among four meal prep containers. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce just before serving to keep everything fresh and crisp.

Pro Tips for Making the Recipe

Here are some tips to make your Greek Chicken Bowls even better:

  • Use fresh dill for the best flavor in the yogurt sauce.
  • Let the chicken marinate longer for more tender and flavorful meat.
  • Customize the bowls with your favorite toppings or add some heat with red pepper flakes.
  • Pair with a side of Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant for a complete meal.

How to Serve

These bowls are perfect as a quick and easy dinner or lunch. You can also serve them at your next gathering as a healthy and flavorful option. For more inspiration, check out our Chickpea Salad Recipe or Grilled Veggie Wraps for additional quick Mediterranean Diet meals.

Make Ahead and Storage

This recipe is great for meal prep! Prepare the quinoa, chicken, and vegetables ahead of time and store them in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. The yogurt sauce can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Assemble the bowls just before serving for the freshest flavor.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce!

Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce

A fresh and flavorful meal prep bowl filled with marinated chicken, quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a tangy lemon-dill yogurt sauce.
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 containers
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook the quinoa: Rinse quinoa and cook according to package directions.
  • Grill or bake the chicken: Cook chicken over medium heat or bake at 400°F until done. Let cool slightly before slicing.
  • Prep the vegetables: Chop cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
  • Make the yogurt sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble the bowls: Divide quinoa, chicken, vegetables, and olives among containers. Drizzle with yogurt sauce before serving.

Notes

For a quick alternative, use store-bought lemon juice and pre-cooked chicken if available.
Keyword chicken

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