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the best Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe

The Best Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe

This is my go-to Greek Chicken Bowls situation when I want food that feels fresh but still comforting. Juicy lemony chicken, fluffy quinoa, a crunchy cucumber-tomato salad, and a creamy sauce that somehow tastes fancy even though I made it while wearing house slippers.
It’s one of those meals that looks impressive, forgives mistakes, and keeps you fed for days. Basically, a very reliable dinner friend.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 621
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus a little more for cooking
  • 3 garlic cloves pressed or grated
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt only if your Greek seasoning is not salty
  • If you can’t find Greek seasoning a mix of dried parsley, basil, and extra oregano works just fine.
For the sauce
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves pressed or grated
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons water to thin it out
For the cucumber-tomato salad
  • 1 cup peeled and sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • You can adjust the herbs however you like. More of one less of another. No rules here.
For the bowls
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken bone broth
  • Iceberg or romaine lettuce finely shredded
  • Marinated red onions
  • Finely chopped chives optional
  • Finely chopped dill optional
  • Finely chopped parsley optional
  • 2 tablespoons chili crisp optional

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. In a small bowl or container, mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, Greek seasoning, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs to a large container, sprinkle with salt if needed, then pour the marinade over everything. Toss until the chicken is fully coated. Cover and let it hang out while you make the rest of the bowl.
Make the sauce
  1. Add the cottage cheese, chives, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, and salt to a blender or a jar if you’re using an immersion blender. Blend until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of water to loosen it up and blend again until creamy. Stick it in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.
Make the cucumber-tomato salad
  1. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, chives, dill, and parsley to a bowl. Toss everything together, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste it and adjust if needed. Set aside.
Cook the quinoa
  1. Rinse the quinoa really well. Add it to a medium pot with the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Cover, lower the heat, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, following the package directions. I like mine a little drier, so I usually let it cook about 10 minutes longer. Turn off the heat and let it sit covered until serving time.
Cook the chicken
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Scrape off some of the extra marinade from the chicken and place the thighs in the hot pan. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned, flip, and cook another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and hits 165°F. Remove to a plate and repeat if you’re cooking in batches, wiping the pan and adding more oil as needed.
Build the bowls
  1. Start with quinoa, add lettuce, sliced chicken, cucumber-tomato salad, and marinated red onions. Drizzle with the sauce and finish with herbs or chili crisp if you’re feeling bold. Eat immediately and feel proud of yourself.

Notes

This Greek Chicken Bowl is proof that food doesn’t need to be perfect to be good. It just needs to show up, taste decent, and make the day feel slightly less annoying.
If something goes wrong, congratulations.
You’re cooking like a real person. And if it turns out great, even better. Either way, you eat well tonight. That’s a win.