Ingredients
For the Greek-Marinated Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Cauliflower Rice:
- 1 bag frozen cauliflower rice (or 1 head of cauliflower, riced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice (to taste)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bowl Toppings:
- Chopped cucumber
- Chopped tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Kalamata olives
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, oregano)
Instructions
Make the Marinade:
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Cook the Cauliflower Rice:
- Frozen: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the frozen cauliflower rice and season with garlic powder and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Squeeze with lemon juice to taste.
- Fresh Cauliflower: Using a food processor or box grater, rice the cauliflower. Then follow the cooking instructions for frozen cauliflower rice.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken (along with the marinade) and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Make the Tzatziki:
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid. In a medium bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide the cauliflower rice among bowls. Top with the cooked chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Customization
- Protein: Swap chicken for grilled shrimp or tofu
- Veggies: Add roasted bell peppers, zucchini, or other favorites
- Dressing: Try a simple lemon vinaigrette instead of tzatziki
Tips
- Marinating the chicken overnight will result in the most flavorful results.
- For extra crispy chicken, cook it in an air fryer or bake it in the oven.
- Tzatziki is best when made ahead so the flavors can meld.
