Description
Bright, flavorful chicken bowls with a dairy-free tzatziki sauce, perfect for meal prep or a quick healthy dinner.
Ingredients
1¼ lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
⅓ cup olive oil
1½ tbsp lemon zest
3 tbsp lemon juice
2½ tbsp honey
1 tsp garlic powder
1½ tsp oregano
1½ tsp basil
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups basmati rice
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 cups chopped cucumber
4 cups chopped lettuce
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup dairy-free feta alternative (optional)
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup plain plant-based yogurt
½ cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp finely chopped dill
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a hot skillet for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff and keep warm.
- Prep all vegetables: dice tomatoes, chop cucumber and lettuce, slice onion, chop parsley.
- Mix plant-based yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill to make the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with warm rice, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
- Top with cooked chicken and a generous spoonful of the dairy-free sauce.
Notes
- For meal prep, store all components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Ensure the grated cucumber is squeezed very dry for the best sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 520 calories
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg