Chicken Tzatziki Bowl
Smoky yogurt-marinated grilled chicken served over quinoa and Mediterranean-inspired tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives with tzatziki and Feta.
Ingredients
For the chicken
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| 1 pound | boneless, skinless chicken thighs |
| 1/4 cup | 1% plain Greek yogurt |
| 1 teaspoon | olive oil |
| 1/2 tablespoon | red wine vinegar |
| 2 cloves | garlic, finely chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoon | dried oregano |
| 1/2 teaspoon | ground turmeric |
| 3/4 teaspoon | kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling |
| 1/8 teaspoon | red pepper flakes (optional) |
| Freshly cracked black pepper |
For the salad
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| 1 tablespoon | olive oil |
| 1 tablespoon | red wine vinegar |
| Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper |
| 3 | Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced |
| 1 cup (145 g) | cherry tomatoes, halved |
| ¼ | red onion, thinly sliced |
For the bowls
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| 2 cups | cooked quinoa |
| 1 cup | Skinny Tzatziki (from my blog) |
| 1/4 cup | authentic feta (the kind that comes in brine), crumbled |
| 12 | smashed castelvetrano olives |
Instructions
To make the chicken
- Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, turmeric, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-low heat.
- Thread the chicken pieces among 4 wooden or metal skewers, discarding the marinade in the bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken, turning the skewers occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through in the center, about 15 minutes.
To make the salad
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion and toss to combine.
To make the bowls
- Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls, 1/2 cup each.
- Top with the cucumber salad, followed by a spoonful of tzatziki, 1 tablespoon crumbled feta, and 3 olives.
- Top with 1 chicken skewer and serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1 bowl
Amount Per Serving:Freestyle Points: 9Points +: 10Calories: 400 caloriesTotal Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 719.5mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 3.5gSugar: 4gProtein: 33.5g