Greek Chicken Bowl Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

These Greek Chicken Bowl is a 25-minute meal packed with protein and Mediterranean flavour. Filled with tender grilled chicken thighs, fluffy rice, hummus, olives, and fresh veggies, every bite is an easy weeknight dinner you'll want to repeat.

If you're not totally into dinner salads, these Greek chicken bowls have plenty of rice to help you eat more veggies like tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. A smooth dollop of hummus also makes it extra hearty. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this is an easy dinner you can make again and again, as refreshing as a salad but as hearty as a rice bowl.

Why you'll love these Greek Chicken Bowls

Easy chicken and rice dinners just got even easier with these Greek Chicken Bowls drizzled with homemade vinaigrette.

• Suitable for beginners. You just need to grill the chicken, slice it, and assemble the bowl!
• Fast. Dinner will be ready in 25 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight recipe.
• Mediterranean style. Kalamata olives, silky hummus, tomatoes, red onions and Greek vinaigrette scream “Greek”.
• Great for meal prep. Cook the chicken thighs ahead of time, so all you have to do is reheat it before putting these hearty bowls together.

what do you need

Crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes and tangy vinaigrette add sparkle to every bite. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient quantities.

• Chicken Thigh—— Make sure they are boneless and skinless.
• salt and pepper – Kosher salt and fresh black pepper are best.
• Jasmine rice – try mine Instant Pot Jasmine Rice Or make it yourself.
• cucumber – I prefer Persian cucumbers because they have fewer seeds and therefore release less water.
• Lettuce- Choose iceberg or romaine lettuce.
• Cherry Tomatoes – Fresh diced tomatoes also work.
• clear hummus – Try my homemade recipes or add your favorite.
• red onion—— Yellow onions are a great substitute.
• Kalamata Olives – You can also use green or black olives, but they must be pitted.
• Greek vinaigrette – Feel free to use your favorite store-bought products.

How to Make Greek Chicken Bowl

These Greek Chicken Bowls with rice, veggies, and hummus come together in just 25 minutes and 3 steps. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.

• Grilled chicken. Set grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken on all sides with salt and pepper. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, or until lightly charred. Once the center is no longer pink, remove chicken from heat.
• Slice it. Let chicken cool for 5-10 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1/4-1/2 inch strips.
• Assemble them. Add 1/2 cup rice, 1 cup lettuce, chicken slices, 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/4 cup tomato, red onion and olives to each bowl. Top with a tablespoon of hummus and Greek vinaigrette. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and variation ideas

Turn these refreshing Greek Chicken Bowls into hearty wraps for an easy on-the-go lunch!

Ingredients and serving suggestions

These Greek Chicken Bowls Are So Great With Drizzle Zacchi on top. i love serving them Air Fryer Zucchini Fries, sweet potato friesor Roasted Garlic Parmesan Fries. mine Garlic Herb Hasselback Potatoes and Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes There are other good options. For a lighter vegetarian noodle, try my Air Fryer Asparagus or Air Fryer Green Beans.

How to store and reheat extra items

Vegetables should not be stored with chicken and rice as they should not be reheated.

• refrigerator: Store chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Rice can be kept for up to 5 days. Vegetables can be kept for up to 3 days.
• To reheat them: Microwave chicken and rice in 20 second increments until hot. You can also heat the stove over medium heat for 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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