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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.
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.
Creighton wasn’t in Colorado when I made this. But when I sent him the photo, he was bummed he wasn’t around. Definitely his kind of dinner!
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
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 560 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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.
This was a great weeknight bowl. I’d say this serves 4 instead of 6 because we could not stop eating! I made a side of fries but everyone just put them on top of the bowl and we didn’t need pita.
Not sure about the ginger tamari tahini, though. Added an Asian vibe which was ok but, I think next time I will use your green tahini recipe to keep it more Mediterranean.
Hey Anne,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xTieghan
Made last night and it was DELISH! My boyfriend couldn’t stop eating. So many delicious flavors.
I didn’t have any problems with the tahini being to thick, mine was just kind of foamy and wouldn’t completely blend. Not sure why…Maybe the type of blender I used?
Other than that, absolutely phenomenal.
Hey Ali,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for trying it out! Hmm interesting, maybe just the brand of tahini? xTieghan
Can only comment on the chicken portion of this recipe … but we liked it so much I made it 2 nights in a row, once as written, and once with modifications because we were out of some ingredients. In a pinch can add a dash of chipotle pepper + regular paprika if you don’t have smoked, though it does alter the flavor profile. Also used green onions instead of shallots that night. Both ways were fab! Will keep this in the regular rotation.
Hey Anna,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xTieghan
Hey Tieghan (Or anyone else in the comments!)
I love the sound of this green bowl but don’t eat meat – any substitute recommendations?
Thanks!!
Hi Izzy,
I don’t know what you have for plant-based meat substitutes where you live, but if you are in the US, maybe one of these options might work for you? Gardein brand likely has just what you need. https://urbantastebud.com/fake-meat-brands/
Most supermarkets have a vegan/vegetarian section that offers meat alternatives, even ones with a chicken-like consistency. You could use the seasonings Tieghan recommends, but with one of the available veggie alternatives, maybe?
I made this with tofu last night. Basically did exactly what was suggested just threw tofu in place of the chicken and it was sooooo good! If you like it more spicy kick up the chilli flakes otherwise totally worth making!
Hey Sonia,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xTieghan
Cubed firm tofu and portobello mushroom slices both marinate well. I cook them in an air fryer to get them chewy and a little crisp!
Disclaimer: I have not tried either option with a yogurt based marinade.
This is a similar cauliflower version that’s been catching my eye!
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/roasted-cauliflower-pitas/
Hi Izzy,
Cauliflower would be a great idea to use in place of the chicken! I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you! xx
I made this for dinner tonight and it was so delicious! My kind of dinner!
Hi Sarah,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Have the best day:) xT
Oh my goodness — another winner, Tieghan! This was so easy and so delicious! I especially love the Tahini sauce! This website truly makes cooking fun because every dish is tasty and doable by people who do not consider themselves great cooks (hand raised!). Thanks again!
Hi Renee,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Have the best day:) xT
I made this dish tonight and my husband and I both thought it was delicious. One question though- is there a chance that an ingredient is missing from the tahini sauce? Mine turned out super thick, like a paste. It seems like it was missing a ton of liquid? Also, can you please tell me which tsaziki recipe you like? I found one online that was excellent, but curious which one you use. Thank you for all of the awesome recipes!
Hi Dee,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! There are no ingredients missing from the tahini, maybe it was the tahini that you used? Here is a recipe for tzatziki:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-gyros-with-feta-tzatziki/
Have the best day:) xT
Super yummy. I cheated and bought store made tzatziki but every thing else was so good. I used two avcados instead of one. I will make this again.
Hi Cassandra,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Have the best day:) xT
Healthy, fresh, and easy! This is goi g to be a summer staple in our house!
Hi Emiley,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Have the best day:) xT
I made this last night, and it was delish! It’s also phenomenal as leftovers, stuffed into a pita.
PS: The marinade called for lemon juice, but it isn’t listed in the ingredients for that step, so I measured with my heart. I’m wondering if it doesn’t actually need the lemon?
I see juice of a lemon….
I have made this before, and it is excellent! Naan is also sooo good! Your post made me put it on the menu for this weekend!!!
Hey Jenn,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Have the best day:) xT
Hi Ariane,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Sorry, I will fix the lemon! Have the best day:) xT
Tzatziki recipes?
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Hi Helen,
You can just use store bought, but if you want to make it homemade here is a recipe:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-gyros-with-feta-tzatziki/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Did I miss the directions for your homemade tzatziki?
Hi Jenni,
You can just use store bought, but if you want to make it homemade here is a recipe:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-gyros-with-feta-tzatziki/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Could we substitute the Greek yogurt with sour cream?
Hi Naseem,
Yes, that will work well for you! I hope this recipe turns out amazing, let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Also how long does this recipe take
Instead of baking the chicken can it be air fried?
What place is this what restaurant is it?
Hi Thelma,
Sure, that will work well for you! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Hi Rosie,
I added the prep, cook, and total times for this recipe. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
You use naan in a lot of your dishes, have you changed the recipe at all since you posted your last naan recipe or would that one still be the best to use?
Hey Rosie,
You can follow this recipe:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/herbed-garlic-butter-naan/
This is the one that I use most often. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan