GREEK CHICKEN BOWLS

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Yield: 4 Servings

The stars of your dining table will be these Greek Chicken Bowls! Allow me to share this recipe with you today! I promise you that these delicious bowls of heaven are worth all your time and effort. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

Greek Chicken & Marinade

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1-1/2 lbs. fresh chicken breast sliced in half to make thinner
• 2 tablespoons olive oil plus 1 teaspoon for cooking
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt *use half if not using Kosher Salt
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Greek Cucumber Salad & Rice

• 23 kalamata olives sliced in half, black olives will work too
• 1/4 small red onion diced small
• 2 c chopped cucumber English cucumber or baby cucumbers
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 4 Roma tomatoes flesh removed, chopped
• 1/2 c crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed, dried
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 2 c white rice, cooked salted & peppered to taste
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt *salt to taste if not using kosher salt
• pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS :

For the Greek Chicken Marinade:

1. Add the marinade ingredients inside a large resealable bag. Shake the bag until everything is well blended.
2. Add the chicken, then shake it again until well coated.
3. Put the bag inside the fridge and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
4. Remove the chicken from the bag and shake off any excess.
5. Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken a little bit.
6. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
7. Add 1 teaspoon of oil and allow it to become hot.
8. Add the chicken, then cook each side for about 4 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
9. Transfer the chicken onto a clean plate and allow them to cook for a few minutes.
10. Slice the chicken into small pieces.

For the Greek Cucumber Salad:

1. In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the cucumber salad. Stir until well blended.

For the Greek Chicken Bowls:

1. In a bowl with 1/2 cup of rice, add 3/4 cup of the cucumber salad and 4 oz. of chicken slice on top.
2. Garnish with feta cheese.
3. Serve and enjoy!