Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls with Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce are a healthy, flavorful dinner idea packed with Mediterranean ingredients. Featuring juicy marinated chicken thighs, fresh veggies, hearty grains, and a tangy tahini feta sauce, this recipe is perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight meals. Great for gluten-free and protein-rich diets.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp dried oregano
1/3 cup tahini
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional)
2 cups cooked quinoa or farro
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine tahini, crumbled feta, garlic, lemon juice, and a bit of water until creamy. Add Greek yogurt for extra richness if desired.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
4. In serving bowls, layer the cooked grains first, then add chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
5. Drizzle with tahini feta sauce and top with fresh herbs. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Double the tahini feta sauce to use as a salad dressing or dip throughout the week.
Add olives or pickled onions for extra tang and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg