Chicken Tzatziki Bowl Recipe – Easy Chicken Recipes

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If you love chicken gyros as much as I do, then I guarantee you’ll love this chicken tzatziki bowl. It’s has all the delicious flavor of a gyro but in bowl form, making it the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. I love that I can marinate the chicken and prep the veggies and rice ahead of time, so all I have to do is assemble these chicken tzatziki bowls the day of. So easy!

close up overhead view of a chicken tzatziki bowl.

What’s in This Chicken Tzatziki Bowl Recipe?

These chicken tzatziki bowls start with a base of steamed white rice topped with fresh chopped veggies, creamy cheese, and marinated chicken. Finished off with creamy tzatziki sauce, they’re the ultimate Greek dinner.

  • Chicken: Boneless, skinless thighs are the traditional choice for these bowls, but chicken breasts also work.
  • Greek Yogurt: Tenderizes the chicken and adds moisture.
  • Garlic: Adds earthiness to the marinade.
  • Herbs + Spices: Oregano, dill, salt, coriander, parsley, and black pepper season the chicken and the veggies.
  • Lemon: A whole juiced and zested lemon adds freshness and acidity to the marinade, while lemon juice brightens up the veggies.
  • Veggies: Cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes add freshness and crunch to the bowls.
  • Steamed Rice: Creates a hearty base for these bowls.
  • Feta Cheese: Adds creaminess and tanginess.
  • Tzatziki Sauce: Adds herbal flavor and a creamy texture.

Variations To Try

When I feel like having a lighter meal, I have found that swapping out the rice for chopped lettuce makes delicious salad bowls.

overhead view of a chicken tzatziki bowl with lettuce instead of rice.overhead view of a chicken tzatziki bowl with lettuce instead of rice.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover chicken tzatziki bowls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I recommend storing the veggies separately so you can reheat the rice and chicken in the microwave without heating the veggies. Add them and toss with cold tzatziki before serving.

three-quarters view of a chicken tzatziki bowl.three-quarters view of a chicken tzatziki bowl.

Notes from the Test Kitchen

To make your own tzatziki sauce, combine 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt, ½ of a shredded cucumber, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 grated clove of garlic, 1 tablespoon each of chopped fresh dill and chopped fresh mint, and a pinch of kosher salt. Mix well.

close up overhead view of a chicken tzatziki bowl.close up overhead view of a chicken tzatziki bowl.

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