Greek Chicken Bowl Recipe | Happy healthy eating

These are Greek Chicken Bowls A 25-minute meal packed with protein and Mediterranean flavors. Every bite is filled with tender fried chicken thighs, fluffy rice, hummus, olives and fresh vegetables for an easy weeknight meal you'll want to repeat.

If you're not completely sold on salad for dinner, these Greek chicken bowls with plenty of rice are filling and help you load up on veggies like tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. A dollop of smooth hummus also makes it extra hearty. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this is an easy dinner you'll make again and again that's as refreshing as a salad but as hearty as a rice bowl.

Why You'll Love This Greek Chicken Bowl

Effortless chicken and rice dinners just got a whole lot easier with these Greek Chicken Bowls with Homemade Vinaigrette.

• Beginner-friendly. You only need to grill the chicken, slice it, and assemble the bowl!
• quickly Dinner will be ready in 25 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight recipe.
• Mediterranean-inspired. Kalamata olives, silky hummus, tomatoes, red onions, and Greek vinaigrette just scream “Greece.”
• Great for food-prep. Cook the chicken thighs ahead of time so all you have to do is reheat them before throwing these hearty bowls together.

What you will need

Crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes and tangy vinaigrette add brightness to every bite. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.

• chicken thighs Make sure they are boneless and skinless.
• salt and pepper- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper are best.
• jasmine rice – try me Instant Pot Jasmine Rice Or create your own.
• cucumber- I like Persian cucumbers because they have less seeds so they release less moisture.
• Lettuce – Go for iceberg or romaine.
• cherry tomatoes- Fresh, chopped tomatoes also work.
• plain hummus – Try my homemade recipe or add your favorite.
• red onion- Yellow onions are a great swap.
• Kalamata olives- You can use green or black olives but they must be pitted.
• Greek vinaigrette – Feel free to use one purchased from your favorite store instead.

How to Make Greek Chicken Bowl

This 3-step Greek chicken bowl with rice, veggies, and hummus is ready in just 25 minutes. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Grill the chicken. Set the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill it for 3-5 minutes per side or until lightly charred. When the center is no longer pink, remove the chicken from the heat.
• Slice. Let the chicken cool for 5-10 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut it into 1/4-1/2″ strips.
• Combine them. Add 1/2 cup rice, 1 cup lettuce, shredded chicken, 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/4 cup tomato, red onion, and olives to each bowl. Top with 1 tablespoon hummus and Greek vinaigrette. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and variation ideas

Turn these refreshing Greek Chicken Bowls into hearty wraps for an easy on-the-go lunch!

Topping and serving suggestions

This Greek chicken bowl is amazing with drizzle Tazatziki I love to serve them with a side on top Air Fryer Zucchini Fry, Sweet potato friesor Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries. my Garlic Herb Hasselback Potatoes And Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Other great options. For lighter veggie sides, try mine Air Fryer Asparagus or Air Fryer Green Beans.

How to store and reheat extras

Vegetables should not be stored with chicken and rice as they should not be reheated.

• Fridge: Store chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Rice up to 5 days. Vegetables can be stored up to 3 days.
• To reheat them: Microwave the chicken and rice for 20 seconds until heated through. You can also use the oven for 7-9 minutes on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

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