Description
Greek Chicken Bowls with Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce combine tender marinated chicken thighs with fresh crisp veggies, wholesome grains, and a luscious plant-based tahini feta sauce. This meal is vibrant, nutritionally balanced, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, delivering fresh Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs, juicy and tender
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (natural)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano (natural)
- Pinch of salt
Grain Base
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
Fresh Vegetables
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup plant-based feta cheese, crumbled
- 2–3 tablespoons water, to loosen sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnishes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra plant-based feta cheese, crumbled
- Kalamata olives
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil (natural), lemon juice (natural), minced garlic, oregano (natural), and a pinch of salt. Add the chicken thighs and coat evenly with the marinade. Let rest for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Prepare the Grain Base: Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm while preparing the rest of the bowl.
- Chop the Fresh Veggies: Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely slice red onion to bring fresh texture and bright flavor to the bowl.
- Make the Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk tahini (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), minced garlic, plant-based feta cheese, water to loosen, and natural gelling agent until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest a few minutes, then slice.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Layer warm quinoa or rice at the base, top with fresh chopped veggies, sliced chicken, and drizzle generously with creamy tahini feta sauce. Finish with chopped parsley and additional plant-based feta cheese if desired.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor.
- Use high-quality olive oil (natural) for best taste in marinade and sauce.
- Cook grains ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for faster meal assembly.
- Add water gradually to the tahini feta sauce to achieve a silky, drizzle-friendly consistency.
- Rest cooked chicken before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, tahini feta sauce, healthy chicken recipe, Mediterranean bowl, plant-based feta sauce, meal prep bowl
