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Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce (Healthy Mediterranean Bowls)

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Description

Savor the flavors of these Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce. These bowls feature juicy chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sauce, all coming together for a fast and healthy homemade meal. Perfect for weekday dinners!


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt if not paleo
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup kalamata olives
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • Optional: crumbled feta
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey optional
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
  • 1 tablespoon warm water if needed to thin the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
  2. Add chicken to the marinade and toss to coat.
  3. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

Notes

Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor.
Serve with a sprinkle of crumbled feta for extra richness.
Use fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1100mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg