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 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 yogurt, english cucumber, vinegar, garlic, dill weed, salt and pepper.
~Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Directions:
~In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine, garlic, onion, oregano, salt & pepper together.
~Pour mixture into a zip lock bag, add chicken and seal.
~Move chicken around in bake to make sure it's completely coated in the marinade.
~Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
~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.
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