Description
Low-Carb Greek Chicken Bowls are a refreshing and nutritious meal that brings the bright flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Featuring succulent marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, this dish is perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining. Easy to prepare and customizable, these bowls are sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping it light and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken breasts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate in the fridge for at least one hour.
- 2. Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, dill, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), garlic powder, salt, and agar-agar until smooth. Refrigerate.
- 3. Cook Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- 4. Chop Veggies: While chicken cooks, chop cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes; slice red onion thinly.
- 5. Assemble Bowls: Layer sliced chicken over chopped veggies in serving bowls and drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with extra dill or olives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 115mg