Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce offer a burst of flavor with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for quick dinners!
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 mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and whisk until well blended. Add the chicken thighs and toss until coated.
- Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, overnight for more flavor.
- After marinating, cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another bowl, combine the cooked cauliflower rice, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, olives, avocado, and sliced onion to create the salad component.
- Drizzle with lemon garlic tahini sauce before serving, and garnish with fresh dill and feta if desired.
Notes
The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it becomes.
Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables or herbs for added freshness.
This dish is great for meal prep, as it keeps well in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg