Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce that combine juicy chicken, nutritious cauliflower rice, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a healthy meal that can be prepared in a snap, this dish is sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ 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
- 1½ 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
- In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
- Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
Letting the chicken marinate overnight enhances the flavor.
Serve the bowls with the optional feta for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg