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🥗 Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Bowl with Tzatziki
A fresh, protein-packed Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken, a vibrant veggie salad, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
📝 Ingredients
For the Chicken & Veggies:
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1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
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½ red bell pepper, chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
For the Mediterranean Salad:
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup cucumber, chopped
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¼ small red onion, finely diced
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
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½ tbsp olive oil
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½ tbsp lemon juice
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Salt & black pepper (to taste)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp cucumber, grated
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½ tsp lemon juice
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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¼ tsp dried dill
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Salt & black pepper (to taste)
🍽️ Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken & Peppers:
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Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
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Rub the chicken breast and chopped red bell pepper with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
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Sauté or grill the red bell peppers until slightly charred and tender.
2️⃣ Prepare the Mediterranean Salad:
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In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta.
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Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
3️⃣ Make the Tzatziki Sauce:
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In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic powder, and dill.
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Season with salt and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
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Let it chill in the fridge while you finish prepping.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
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Slice the grilled chicken breast.
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In a serving bowl, arrange the chicken slices, grilled red bell peppers, and Mediterranean salad.
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Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce on top, or serve on the side.
5️⃣ Enjoy:
Mix everything together for a flavor-packed bite, or savor each element separately!
⏱️ Prep & Nutrition
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
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Calories: ~450 per serving
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Protein: ~40g
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Serves: 1 generous bowl (easy to double or triple!)