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These loaded Chicken Tzatziki Bowls offer a fun weeknight dinner that feels extra special. Street food-inspired oven-roasted chicken served bowl style with all the “extras”. Lettuce, lots of peperoncini, a simple avocado cucumber salad, and plenty of feta. Add delicious creamy tzatziki sauce and ginger tahini and you’ll have a Greek-inspired bowl that’s SO GOOD. Serve each bowl with pita and homemade fries for a meal that everyone will truly love.
Hi, hi from Atlanta! One quick signing here at Williams Sonoma at Ponce City Market. Then I’m off to Texas for the final two book tour stops on Monday and Tuesday, then home on Wednesday. I’m looking forward to the next couple of days, but I’m also excited to be sharing a new recipe. I’ve been wanting to share this bowl since the day I made it!! It’s so fun, delicious, and a great recipe for spring/summer.
With springtime here (NYC and Atlanta have so much color right now!), I’m definitely craving fresh foods with bright colors. Spring salads, veggie boards, and fun vegetable sides for upcoming Easter.
My one hang-up with salads is that they never quite feel that satisfying. Lots of greens, but rarely many exciting elements to build them up and make a great meal! Instead of another okay salad, I made a Greek-inspired bowl with ALL the accompaniments.
Here are the details
This recipe definitely looks long, and while there are some steps to it, nothing is too hard or time-consuming.
The chicken is where you want to start. It’s seasoned with yogurt, lots of garlic, shallots, smoked paprika, and oregano. Super flavorful. If you have extra time you can begin marinating the chicken a few hours before cooking or you can start cooking right away.
Once you got your seasoned chicken roast it on a sheet pan to keep things simple and quick.
While the chicken is roasting I like to make a quick homemade tzatziki sauce. But store-bought easily works as well!
Then the ginger tahini. It’s tahini, ginger, a bit of garlic, lemon, and salt. So simple but it’s that drizzle of tzatziki sauce that really adds to the bowl.
Assemble
When the chicken is complete all that’s left is to assemble. This is basically like a big salad, but a loaded salad.
Lots of shredded lettuce, then cucumber, avocado, crumbled feta, and plenty of fresh dill. The rest is up to you, tomatoes and peperoncini are key for me!!
Throw the chicken on top, then add dollops of tzatziki sauce, and a drizzle of the tahini!! So many yummy flavors and textures.
I usually serve the bowl with warm naan (or pitas) and a side of fries.
Such a fun and bright dinner for any night of the week. And what I love is that the leftovers are perfect for enjoying the next day for lunch! The sauce will last all week and can be used in multiple recipes.
Creighton wasn’t in Colorado when I made this. But when I sent him the photo, he was bummed he wasn’t around. Definitely his kind of dinner!
Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites:
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki
Lastly, if you make these Chicken Tzatziki Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 560 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- chili flakes, Kosher salt, and black pepper
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1-2 cups Tzakiki sauce
- lettuce, peperoncini, onion, tomatoes, and pitas, for serving
Ginger Tahini
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, cubed chicken, garlic, shallots, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.2. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, toss and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil 1-2 minutes, until the chicken chars on the edges.3. Meanwhile, combine the cucumbers, avocado, lemon, dill, salt, and pepper. 4. To make the tahini. Combine all ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a blender and blend until smooth. If needed, add water to thin the sauce as desired. Season to taste with salt.5. To assemble, add lettuce to a bowl. Top with chicken, cucumber/avocado, feta cheese, and any other desired toppings. Add a few dollops of Tzaziki sauce. Drizzle over the tahini.
This post was originally published on April 4, 2022
Delicious! How long is the Tahini Sauce good for in the fridge?
Hey Meghan,
Happy Monday!! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! It’s good for 2 weeks in the fridge. XxT
I never leave reviews, but this meal was absolutely incredible! I made it for company and it was a hit. The tahini sauce was something new for me, and it really added to the flavor. A new meal rotation for us!
Hey Linnea,
Happy Friday! Thank you so much for giving this dish a try, I am so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
Is there a recipe for the tzatziki sauce?
Hey Alicia,
You can use store bought or here is a recipe for homemade:
https://fett-weg.today/chicken-gyros-with-feta-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-container-117644%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> I hope this helps! xT
We had guests for lunch today and I made this recipe, all very good! I loved the ginger tahini sauce so much 🙂
Just i don’t know how to make the chicken like in the picture.. like tender but a little burnt on the outside. Mine just gets dry, I don’t know what I do wrong 🙁
I made your pita bread on the side, still have to work on my techniqe to make a pocket inside, but even without they still taste good 🙂
Hey Sara,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and your feedback! So glad it was enjoyed:) Sorry to hear the chicken was a little burnt, you just need to watch carefully when the oven is on broil. I hope this helps for next time! xT
Great recipe, fast and easy to prepare. I sautéed the chicken in a cast iron pan and it came out great – marinade was delicious. Will definitely make this again.
Hey Mia,
Awesome! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Have a great weekend! xT
New fam favorite! Robust in flavor – banging on the table YUMMY! Family’s only request is to double the recipe so they can have leftovers!
Hey Sherry,
Awesome! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Happy Sunday! x
Delightful! The whole family loved it!
Hi Susie,
Thank you so much! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe and appreciate you giving it a try! Xx
This dish is absolutely delicious! I love the marinade for the chicken. I highly recommend!
Hey Lindsay,
Fantastic!! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! I appreciate you giving it a try! xT
Can you cook the chicken in a frying pan on the stove? Too hot to put the oven on!
Hey Trish,
Sure, that would work for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
I marinated the chicken for about 24 hours and it was delicious. Another great recipe! I added in a little bit of rice and the bowl is giving Cava “greens and grains” vibes.
Hey Nicole,
Awesome! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xT
Is it ok to leave this longer to marinate? I marinated it yesterday afternoon and don’t know that I’ll be able to cook it this afternoon after all, would it still be ok tomorrow?
Hey Laura,
Sure, that would be just fine for you to do! I hope you love this recipe:) xT
Thank you for your quick response, this was absolutely delicious!
Thanks so much, Laura!
Can you cook the chicken in a skillet?
Hi Steph,
Sure, that would work nicely for you! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
This was fantastic! The chicken was our favorite part!
Hey Kris,
Wonderful! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this dish, thanks for making it! x
This turned out so yummy and photo-worthy!! The tahini was personally not my thing; I’d probably add a hummus next time. Everything else was flavorful and delicious! The chicken was so good…I think I’ll incorporate it into other dishes!
Hey Sharon,
Fantastic! So glad to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it and your comment! Xx
This is one of my all time favorites! We especially love the ginger tahini sauce. We were planning to take this recipe for camping I’m just wondering if I make the sauce ahead of time how long does it last in the fridge?
Hey Lachelle,
Happy 4th of July! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! The sauce is good for 1 week in the fridge. xx