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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls

A vibrant dish bringing Mediterranean flavors with juicy marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and a decadent yogurt dill sauce, perfect for healthy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts Cut into cubes for skewering
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For marinade and grilling
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano For authentic flavor
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice As a base
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup red onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper Any color
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Plain
  • 1 tbsp dill Fresh or dried
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken cubes and mix until coated.
  3. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, dill, garlic, and lemon juice.
  2. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. In each bowl, layer quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and bell pepper.
  2. Drizzle with yogurt sauce before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the veggies based on what you have on hand. This dish can also be served with pita bread for added texture.
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