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High Protein Greek Chicken Rice Bowls (Perfect for the Week) - Easy, Fresh, and Filling

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • Marinade: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic (minced), juice and zest of 1 lemon, 1.5 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Rice: 2 cups uncooked rice (basmati, jasmine, or brown), 1 bay leaf, pinch of salt
  • Toppings: 1 cucumber (diced), 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved), 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced), 1 red bell pepper (diced), 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted, sliced), 1/3 cup crumbled feta, fresh parsley or dill
  • Tzatziki-style sauce: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cucumber (grated and squeezed dry), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 small garlic clove (grated), pinch of salt and pepper
  • Optional add-ins: Cooked chickpeas, pepperoncini, avocado, or pickled red onions

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook according to package directions with a bay leaf and a pinch of salt. Fluff and let it cool slightly.
  • Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and zest, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Prep the chicken: Slice chicken breasts into cutlets or bite-size pieces for faster cooking. Toss in the marinade. Let it sit at least 20 minutes, or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
  • Make the sauce: Stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.
  • Prep the vegetables: Dice cucumber and pepper, slice onions, halve tomatoes, and chop herbs. Keep them chilled and separate for meal prep.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add a light drizzle of oil. Shake excess marinade off the chicken and sear in batches 3–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice if needed.
  • Assemble the bowls: Add a scoop of rice, then chicken, veggies, olives, and feta. Spoon on the yogurt sauce. Finish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
  • For meal prep: Portion rice and chicken into containers. Keep fresh veggies and sauce separate until serving for best texture.