Description
This Greek Chicken Bowl with Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce is a quick dinner dream. Packed with bold Mediterranean flavors, juicy grilled chicken, fresh veggies, fluffy couscous or quinoa, and a creamy herbed tahini feta sauce—it’s a healthy, easy recipe that’s perfect for meal prep, dinner ideas, or a satisfying lunch. Whether you’re craving a nourishing bowl or looking for new food ideas, this recipe delivers flavor and balance in every bite.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs or breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup dry couscous or quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup Kalamata olives
1 cup sliced cucumbers or bell peppers
3 tablespoons tahini
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2–3 tablespoons water (to thin sauce)
Optional: 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and charred. Rest before slicing.
3. Cook couscous or quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with fork and set aside.
4. In a food processor, blend tahini, lemon juice, garlic, feta, water, dill, and parsley until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water or lemon juice as needed.
5. Chop vegetables and halve cherry tomatoes. Pit olives if needed.
6. Assemble bowls with couscous or quinoa as base. Top with sliced grilled chicken, veggies, olives, and generous drizzle of tahini feta sauce. Garnish with extra herbs or feta if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for the most flavorful result.
Make extra tahini feta sauce—it keeps well and is delicious on wraps or salads.
Let the cooked grain base cool slightly before assembly to avoid wilting the veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg