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Key Takeaways
- Balanced Meal: Greek ground chicken bowls is a balanced meal providing healthy fats, lean protein and fiber rich vegetables. It is ideal for quick dinner or meal prep.
- Flexible Ingredients: You can also use dairy based yogurt instead of coconut yogurt and quinoa instead of rice for this recipe.
Introduction
Ground chicken bowls recipe is a Greek cuisine that is dairy free, gluten free, and easy to make. They are perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.
Ground chicken greek bowls are a very quick source of protein and are a perfect weeknight meal. These greek bowls are packed with vegetables and protein and topped with salsa sauce and tzatziki sauce.
Recipe for a Ground Chicken Greek Bowl
Ground Chicken Greek Bowls Recipe
It is easy to make ground chicken greek bowls and requires minimal cooking. Only cauliflower rice and chicken need to be cooked and they cook quickly on the stove. This recipe is also rich in greek flavors.
I have given a complete list of ingredients and step by step instructions to make this delicious and flavorful ground chicken greek bowls recipe.
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servings15
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The Ingredients for the Greek Chicken Bowls
- For the Greek Salsa
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, diced
1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice half a lemon
2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- For the tzatziki
1 cup coconut yogurt
3 tbsp cucumber, diced
2 tsp fresh dill
1 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt
Juice of 1/4 lemon
- For the chicken bowls
2 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground chicken
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dill
1 tbsp parsley
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Step by Step Instructions
- Prepare Greek Salsa: Dice red onion, and cucumber, and slice Kalamata olives. Take a bowl and put olives, diced cucumber and red onion in it. After that, add chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley in that bowl. Put pepper and salt in the bowl to taste. Mix all the ingredients in the bowl thoroughly and refrigerate it to meld the flavors.
- Make Tzatziki Sauce: Take another bowl and add coconut yogurt, diced cucumber, garlic powder, and chopped fresh dill in it. Add a pinch of salt and lemon juice to it and mix it thoroughly until it becomes smooth and creamy. Now put the sauce in the refrigerator and let it chill.
- Cook the Ground Chicken: Take a skillet and put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in it and heat it over medium heat. Add chicken to the skillet and break it apart as it cooks. Season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, chopped fresh parsley and dried oregano. Squeeze lemon juice over it and season with pepper salt to taste. Cook until the chicken is fully browned and cooked.
- Assemble the Dish: After cooking the cauliflower rice, add the base of it in a separate bowl. Now put a portion of cooked chicken on top of it according to your preference. Spoon the Greek salsa over it and then drizzle the tzatziki sauce over top of the dish. You can also garnish your greek ground chicken bowl with dill or parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your greed ground chicken bowl is now ready. Serve it fresh. Enjoy your tasty and flavorful greek ground chicken bowl.
Chef Recommendations
- Customize the Protein: You can also replace ground chicken with ground turkey, or grilled chicken breast for this recipe.
- Use Fresh herbs: Use fresh parsley and dill to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Prepare Extra Sauce: Prepare extra portions of tzatziki sauce and salsa sauce to use in other meals as they go well with a variety of other meal options.
The Nutritional Benefits
There are several nutritional benefits of greek ground chicken bowls.
- High quality protein: Ground chicken is rich in high quality protein which is essential for muscle building and repair, and immune function.
- Rich in Vitamins and Minerals: Red onion and cucumber are low in calories and high in vitamins such as vitamin K which is essential for bone health. They also contain antioxidants which are effective in reducing inflammation. Moreover, Kalmata olives also contain Vitamin E which supports skin health. Fresh herbs such as parsley and dill are packed with Vitamins A, C and flavonoids which support immune health and heart health.
- Healthy Fats: Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt contains probiotics and healthy fats which improve digestion and promote gut health.
How to meal prep Greek chicken bowls
Meal prepping is a great way to save time and enjoy flavorful and healthy meals throughout the week. Here is how you can meal prep greek ground chicken bowls.
Step 1: Prepare Ingredients in Advance:
Cook the rice and chicken in advance by following the recipe and cool it to room temperature. Prepare greek salsa sauce and tzatziki sauce and keep them in an airtight container separately.
Step 2: Assemble the Bowls:
Now, take an airtight meal prep container and add a base of cooked cauliflower rice and then put cooked chicken on top of it. Keep the tzatziki sauce and greek salsa sauce and separate airtight containers.
Step 3: Store the Bowls:
Seal the meal prep containers for sauces and chicken and store them in a refrigerator. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you want to store them longer then freeze the rice and chicken separately in separate airtight containers and prepare the sauces when ready to eat.
Step 4: Reheating and Serving:
Take out the airtight containers of chicken, rice and sauces from the refrigerator and microwave the rice and chicken for about 1 to 2 minutes. After heating them, add salsa sauce on top of it and drizzle the tzatziki sauce over top of it and serve.
FAQs
Can you use turkey instead of chicken?
Yes, you can use turkey instead of chicken for making this delicious and flavorful recipe.
Can you use cubed chicken breast instead of ground chicken?
Yes, you can use cubed chicken breast instead of ground chicken for making this recipe. Season it the same way and cook the chicken breast in a skillet or bake it according to your preference. It gives a chunkier texture and works well in greek chicken bowls.
