Greek Chicken Bowl

Easy recipe to double.   I do love bowl dinners.   This is one of my favorites.  I do like to add a little sharp cheese to mine.

GREEK CHICKEN BOWL

(serves 4)

Marinade Ingredients:

*1/4 cup olive oil

*1/4 cup  freshly squeezed lemon juice

*2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

*2 small garlic cloves, minced

*2 tablespoon onion, minced

*1 tablespoon dried oregano 

*1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt

*1/2-1  teaspoon ground black pepper

Tzatziki Ingredients:

*1/2 english cucumber

*pinch of  salt

*1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 

*1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

*1 small garlic clove, minced

*1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed

*1/4 teaspoon salt 

*1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Bowl Ingredients:

*1 tablespoon olive oil

*2 boneless, skinless chicken breast  (about 2 pounds)

*1 cucumber, chopped 

*1 tomato, chopped

*1/2 red onion, chopped

*1/2 cup feta cheese

*kalamata olives (optional)

*2 cups cooked white rice (can use brown rice)

Tzatziki Sauce Directions:

~Grate 1/2 English cucumber in a mesh strainer over a bowl.  

~Sprinkle a pinch of salt over cucumber.

~Allow to sit for 15 minutes.

~Squeeze cucumber mixture to remove any excess liquid.

~In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, english cucumber, 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice,  1 minced garlic clove, 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.

~Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Marinade Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 teaspoons red wine, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons minced onions, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground black  pepper together.

~Pour mixture into a zip lock bag, add 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and seal.

~Move chicken around in bake to make sure it's completely coated in the marinade.

~Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Let's Put it Together:

~In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle about 1tablespoon olive oil.

~Remove chicken from marinade and pat off any excess marinade with a paper towel.

~Cook chicken 4-5 minutes on each side until chicken is a golden brown and cooked though (internal temperature of 165 degrees).

~Remove chicken from pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

~Slice chicken, into strips or bite size pieces.

~Divide rice into 2 bowls.

~Add chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and onions.

~Sprinkle feta cheese over top.

~Top with some tzatziki sauce.