Low-Carb Greek Chicken Bowls (Keto, Gluten-Free)
Juicy herbed chicken served over a fresh Mediterranean salad with creamy tzatziki and tangy feta cheese. A perfect low-carb, high-protein meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly
Ingredients
1 lb. chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes (455 g))
6 tablespoons olive oil ((90 ml), divided)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus 1 tablespoon for tzatziki)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (divided)
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning (oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
8 oz. Greek yoghurt (plain, full-fat (224 g))
1/2 medium Persian cucumber (grated, for tzatziki)
1 large Persian cucumber (diced, for salad)
2 cloves garlic (grated)
Zest of 1 medium lemon
2 tablespoons fresh dill (minced)
Black pepper (as needed)
1 teaspoon fresh oregano (minced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
1/3 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
4 oz. feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Combine chicken, 3 tbsp oil, lemon juice, 1 tbsp vinegar, Greek seasoning, and salt. Marinate 30 min+.
- Make tzatziki: Mix yoghurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill.
- Cook chicken in a hot skillet with marinade for 3-4 min per side until 165°F (74°C).
- Make dressing: Whisk 3 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, oregano, and salt.
- Assemble bowls: Divide chicken, top with diced cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, feta. Drizzle dressing and add tzatziki.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
- Store components separately for easy meal prep; assemble fresh.
- Use full-fat Greek yoghurt for the creamiest, most authentic tzatziki.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 473 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 806 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g