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Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce (Healthy Mediterranean Bowls)

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (not including marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Grilling or Pan-cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Description

These Greek Chicken Bowls are packed with flavor and nutrition. Enjoy tender chicken thighs marinated in lemon and garlic, served with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini sauce—perfect for a wholesome dinner at home!

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt if not paleo
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice, cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup kalamata olives
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • Optional: crumbled feta
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey, optional
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
  • 1 tablespoon warm water if needed to thin the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and whisk until well mixed.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly.
  3. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor.
  4. After marinating, grill or pan-cook the chicken until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  5. While chicken is cooking, prepare the tahini sauce by blending all remaining sauce ingredients.
  6. Once the chicken is done, let it rest before slicing.
  7. To assemble, serve sliced chicken over cauliflower rice, topped with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and optional feta.
  8. Drizzle with the lemon garlic tahini sauce before serving.

Notes

Feel free to swap the cauliflower rice with regular rice or quinoa if preferred.
The marinade can be made a day ahead for quicker meal prep.
Storing leftovers in an airtight container keeps them fresh up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

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