Protein-Packed Greek Chicken & Feta Power Bowl
High-protein Greek chicken bowl meal prep with 42g protein per serving. Grilled chicken, Greek yogurt tzatziki & quinoa. 4-day prep friendly.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced
- 2 large Roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and smoked paprika.
- 2
Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and an extra pinch of oregano in a shallow bowl to create the marinade.
- 3
Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly in the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- 4
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 5
Place the marinated chicken breasts in the hot pan and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving them, until a golden crust forms.
- 6
Flip the chicken and cook for another 6-7 minutes on the second side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
- 7
Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into ½-inch thick strips.
- 8
Combine Greek yogurt, tahini, fresh dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt in a small bowl to create the tzatziki sauce.
- 9
Divide the cooked quinoa evenly among four meal-prep containers, creating a base layer.
- 10
Layer fresh spinach on top of the quinoa in each container.
- 11
Arrange the sliced chicken breast, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion in separate sections on top of the greens.
- 12
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint over each bowl.
- 13
Drizzle approximately 3 tbsp of tzatziki sauce over each bowl, or store the sauce separately in small containers.
- 14
Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days, shaking gently before eating to combine flavors.
- 15
When ready to eat, allow the bowl to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes or microwave for 90 seconds if you prefer warm chicken.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regular sour cream in tzatziki | Full-fat Greek yogurt | Greek yogurt nearly doubles the protein content while maintaining creamy texture and tangy flavor |
| White rice or regular couscous | Quinoa or lentil-based grain blend | Quinoa is a complete protein with all 9 amino acids, adding 8g protein per cooked cup versus rice's 4g |
| Hummus as the creamy component | Tahini-based tzatziki sauce | Tahini provides 3g protein per tbsp while the yogurt base adds another 20g per serving, versus hummus's 3-4g total |
| Feta cheese only | Feta plus cottage cheese mixed into tzatziki | Adding 2 tbsp cottage cheese to the sauce adds 3g additional protein per serving with minimal flavor impact |
| Olive oil drizzle for dressing | Lemon-tahini vinaigrette | Tahini-based dressing adds 2-3g protein per serving while providing healthy fats and preventing dressing from separating during storage |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 545 |
| Total Fat | 19g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 95mg |
| Sodium | 680mg |
| Carbohydrates | 45g |
| Fiber | 9g |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Protein | 42g |
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