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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.
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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.
Why you’ll love these bowls
- Sheet-pan roasted chicken = big flavor, low fuss
- “Loaded salad” energy (crunch + tang + creamy)
- Great for meal prep/lunch the next day
FAQ
Can I use store-bought tzatziki?
Yes—store-bought works great here. If you want to “freshen” it up, stir in a little extra dill and lemon to taste.
How do I keep the bowls from getting soggy for meal prep?
Store the lettuce, salad, and sauces separately, then assemble right before eating. Add tzatziki and tahini at the very end so everything stays crisp.
Can I swap chicken breasts for thighs (or vice versa)?
Either works. Thighs tend to stay juicier, while breasts are leaner—just keep the pieces evenly sized so they cook at the same pace.
My tahini sauce got thick—what should I do?
Tahini can tighten up as it sits. Blend or whisk in a splash of water until it’s smooth and drizzle-able again, then season to taste.
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
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.
Nutrition
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I am making this for dinner tonight. In the picture it looks like you have pickled onions. Is that what you used?
Hey Donna,
I did add some pickled onions as garnish, totally optional:) I hope you love this recipe! xT
Cannot wait to try this recipe! Do you have a link to your Tzakiki sauce recipe. I believe one comment raved about it! Never very impressed by store bought! thanks!!
Thanks so much, Karen! Yes, I sure do!
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-gyros-with-feta-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-container-117644
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
OMG!!!! This was an amazing dinner!! Hit the spot on a hot summer night. Will try BBQ next time to avoid the oven but can’t complain too much since it is such a short cook time! Thank you for another keeper recipe which makes my family happy!
Just finishing an alfresco dinner in Wyoming -literally- feasting on this recipe!! IT IS DELICIOUS!!! No alterations – followed exact recipe! A hall of fame for summer dinners here! ! Thank you!!
Hey Eliza,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for trying this dish and your feedback! So glad it was enjoyed:) x
Can you tell me if I add the Tzatziki sauce to the avocado, chopped cucumbers, fresh dill and feta cheese or is it just served on the side?
Hey Judi,
The tzatziki is just served on the side:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
This was sooo good! Will definitely be making it again. The tahini sauce is to die for and will be a sauce I keep on repeat!
Thanks so much, Tiffany:) So glad to hear that this recipe was a hit! I appreciate you making it:) xT
Skipped tahini and made a few salad tweaks but loved this concept
Hey there,
Awesome! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Happy Memorial Day weekend! x
We love this recipe, and I always have cooked it in the oven, as suggested. Can I grill the chicken? Thanks!
Hey Amy,
Amazing!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, love to hear that it turned out well! Sure, I think grilling the chicken would be delicious! xT
This recipe is so, so good. As a vegetarian, I substitute the chicken for super firm tofu, and it works very well.
Thanks so much, Amber:) So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! xT
I love the flavor combos on this. I’ve made a couple times now and it always seems to produce a lot of liquid as cooking. Finding it difficult to reach the same “charred” look even after broiling. Any suggestions?
Hey Rachael,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, love to hear that you have been enjoying it! Are you using a large enough baking sheet? If your chicken is over crowded then it will have a hard time charring. I hope this helps! xT
what is the macro breakdown of this
Hi Carley,
So sorry, I do not have that info. Please let me know if I can help in any other way! xx
I made this for my husband and I for dinner. We used white rice instead of lettuce and it was AMAZING. It was packed full of flavor. We also added kalamata olives to the recipe. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe. We will make again.
Hey Kate,
Fantastic! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Xx
Made this tonight and everyone loved it! Added some roasted sweet potatoe on the side. The tatziki and the tahini sauces work so well together. Thank you Tieghan!
Hi Wendy,
Happy Monday! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go and your comment! Love to hear that it turned out well:)
This was so delicious and easy to make! Loved the tahini sauce, it had the perfect amount of sweetness to compliment the smoky chicken. I added some brown rice to the bowl and some greens to the cucumber salad. Oh and took the idea from your sheet pan chicken tzatziki and added some roasted sweet potatoes. Here in CA we love our bowls 🙂
Hi Lisa,
I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing what worked well for you, love to hear that it was a winner! xT
My family loves this recipe. The ginger tahini sauce is delicious! I never before used tzatziki as a salad dressing and was pleasantly surprised how yummy it was. I always have extra chicken pieces to snack on as well! Thank you for a great recipe!
Hi Mary,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it! xT
This was a fairly simple, easy, and decently good recipe. The sauce this recipe has you make in the blender looks disgusting at first but fear not, –add lots of water and you will be just fine! If you don’t have tamari at home, feel free to substitute soy sauce for tamari at a 1:1 ratio. I did not want to go around town trying to find tamari so did some internet research and soy sauce is a great sub. It tasted delicious, so wanted to share that that substitution worked for me! I love Half Baked Harvest recipes, but this one was a 5/10.
Hi Jillian,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback. Sorry to hear you didn’t love it. Please let me know if there is anything that I can help with! xT