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Juicy grilled chicken served with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, and tzatziki in a fresh greek chicken bowls for weight loss.

Greek Chicken Bowls for Weight Loss

Brenda Venera
Greek chicken bowls are fresh, filling, and perfect for healthy meal prep. Juicy marinated chicken, crisp veggies, whole grains, and a creamy yogurt sauce combine for a Mediterranean-inspired bowl that's light yet satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 Bowls
Calories 569 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet or grill or oven or air fryer
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Tongs
  • Food thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the chicken and marinade

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 large breasts; or thighs if preferred
  • 1/4 cup olive oil use 2-3 tbsp for lower calories
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

For the base

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa or cauliflower rice

For the toppings

  • 6 cups shredded romaine or baby spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 English cucumber chopped
  • 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives optional; use lightly
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta
  • fresh parsley or dill for garnish

For the sauce

  • 1 cup tzatziki use nonfat Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • hummus or tahini optional drizzle for variety

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon zest and juice, Dijon, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
  • Pound chicken to even thickness (about 3/4 inch).
  • Add chicken to marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to 12 hours.
  • Cook chicken: grill, skillet, oven, or air fryer until 165°F, about 5–8 minutes per side (or 20–25 min in oven at 400°F).
  • Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  • While chicken rests, prepare base: fluff brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
  • Prep toppings: chop veggies, crumble feta, and prepare sauce.
  • Assemble bowls: greens, grains, chicken, veggies, olives, feta, and drizzle with tzatziki.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs. Adjust toppings to taste.

Notes

Store chicken, grains, and veggies separately for meal prep. Reheat chicken gently to keep it juicy. Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 42gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1096mgPotassium: 965mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 585IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken bowls, healthy, high protein, meal prep, weight loss
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