Description
A light and flavorful bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy garlic sauce over fluffy rice or pita.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for sauce)
- 2 cups cooked rice or 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the garlic sauce, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir until smooth, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers (or cook pieces directly). Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Remove chicken from skewers. Assemble bowls by placing rice or pita at the base, then topping with chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives if using.
- Drizzle with prepared garlic sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based yogurt substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek