Chicken Souvlaki Bowl
Marinated grilled chicken over rice with charred vegetables and creamy tzatziki. A Mediterranean classic that tastes like vacation in a bowl.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 542
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Whisk lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 2
Add chicken to marinade, toss to coat, and let sit 20 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3
Cook rice in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Step 4
Stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, and dill in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high until a drop of water flicks away instantly, ~2 minutes.
Step 6
Thread chicken onto skewers, then grill without moving for 4 minutes until char marks appear.
Step 7
Flip skewers and grill another 3–4 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Step 8
In a separate batch, grill zucchini, pepper, and onion for 3–4 minutes per side until charred and tender.
Step 9
Divide rice among four bowls. Top each with chicken, charred vegetables, and a dollop of tzatziki.
Step 10
Drizzle any remaining pan juices over the bowl and garnish with extra fresh dill if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- metal or wooden skewers (soaked in water if wood)
- grill or grill pan
- pot for rice
- kitchen thermometer
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