Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowl

This Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowl is a perfect combination of bold flavors with juicy, spicy chicken paired with creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and a healthy grain base. 🍗🌿 A satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any day of the week!

Ingredients:

For the Spicy Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗

2 tbsp olive oil 🫒

1 tbsp smoked paprika 🌶️

1 tsp garlic powder 🧄

1/2 tsp cumin 🌿

1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to spice preference) 🌶️

Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

For the Bowl:

1 cup cooked quinoa, couscous, or brown rice 🍚

1/2 cucumber, diced 🥒

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅

1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 🍈

Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish 🌿

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt 🧑‍🍳

1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

1 tbsp olive oil 🫒

1 garlic clove, minced 🧄

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿

Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

Instructions:

Marinate the Chicken:

In a small bowl, combine olive oil 🫒, smoked paprika 🌶️, garlic powder 🧄, cumin 🌿, chili flakes 🌶️, salt, pepper 🧂, and lemon juice 🍋. Coat the chicken breasts 🍗 with the marinade and let them sit for at least 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Cook the Chicken:

Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.

Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:

In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt 🧑‍🍳, lemon juice 🍋, olive oil 🫒, minced garlic 🧄, fresh dill 🌿, and salt and pepper 🧂. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Prepare the Bowl Ingredients:

While the chicken is cooking, cook the quinoa, couscous, or rice 🍚 according to package instructions. Dice the cucumber 🥒 and slice the red onion 🧅. Set aside.

Assemble the Bowl:

To serve, place a base of cooked quinoa, couscous, or rice 🍚 in each bowl. Top with sliced spicy chicken 🍗, diced cucumber 🥒, red onion 🧅, and Kalamata olives 🍈. Drizzle generously with the creamy tzatziki sauce 🧑‍🍳.

Serve:

Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro 🌿 and serve immediately.

This Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowl combines juicy, flavorful chicken with the coolness of tzatziki and fresh, crunchy veggies. A perfect balance of spicy and creamy in every bite! 🍗🌶️