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Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki Lunch Bowls with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

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Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 6 servings
Delicious marinated chicken souvlaki is paired with quinoa, grilled vegetables, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, and homemade Tzatziki Sauce.
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chicken Souvlaki Marinade:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" bite-sized chunks
  • ¼ cup mild olive oil or EVOO
  • 2 cloves minced garlic or 1 teaspoon already minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • freshly squeezed juice of one lemon

For the Bowls:

  • 1 cup quinoa (when uncooked)
  • 1 zucchini cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 bell peppers of any color cut into bite-sized pieces
  • a handful of Kalamata olives
  • a handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • one recipe of Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Instructions

For the Chicken Souvlaki Marinade:

  • In a mason jar, add the marinade ingredients (olive oil, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and salt). Shake to emulsify.
  • Trim and cut the chicken breasts into 1" bite-sized pieces, and add to a medium-sized bowl (or gallon bag).
  • Add the chicken souvlaki marinade to the bowl. Toss the chicken around to completely coat all sides in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight.
  • (Prep the Tzatziki Sauce, if using)

For the Bowls:

  • Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, chop the zucchini and bell peppers into 1" chunks and add to a medium-sized bowl. Toss with Italian seasonings and salt & pepper to taste.
  • If grilling: Skewer vegetables and marinated chicken, and grill until slightly charred and cooked through. If using an indoor grill pan: Heat a griddle, cast iron skillet, or grill pan over medium heat with a tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the vegetables first, then set aside in a bowl once tender.
  • Sear the chicken & finish off in the oven at 350 F until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 F.
  • Assemble bowls: Spoon a bed of warmed quinoa onto a plate, followed by the cooked chicken and vegetables, cold cherry tomatoes, cold Kalamata olives, and a scoop of Homemade Tzatziki Sauce.

To Assemble:

  • Spoon a bed of warmed quinoa onto a plate, followed by the chicken souvlaki and vegetables, cold cherry tomatoes, cold Kalamata olives, and a scoop of Homemade Tzatziki Sauce.
  • Serve.

Notes

For my Tzatziki Sauce Recipe - Easy Greek Yogurt Dipping Sauce
  • If grilling, skewer your meat and vegetables.
  • If you really want to save time, throw the marinated chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan and bake at 400 F for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and cooked through
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