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Greek-Chicken-Bowls-with-Lemon-Garlic-Tahini-Sauce-Healthy-Mediterranean-Bowls-Recipe

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

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Grilling or Pan-Seared
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Description

These Greek Chicken Bowls are bursting with flavor! Featuring tender chicken thighs, fresh veggies, and a creamy lemon garlic tahini sauce, this dish is perfect for a quick, healthy meal that satisfies all craves without the fuss.

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, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
  2. Add chicken to the marinade and toss to coat.
  3. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  4. Cook the marinated chicken on a grill or skillet until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  5. Prepare the cauliflower rice according to package instructions or by steaming fresh cauliflower until tender.
  6. Assemble bowls with cauliflower rice, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, avocado, and red onion.
  7. Drizzle with tahini sauce and sprinkle with optional feta cheese if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings such as adding your favorite veggies or nuts.
The marinade can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for a quick meal prep.
You can swap chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 590
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1100mg
  • Fat: 37g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg

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