Greek Chicken Bowls with Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce
Street food inspired oven-roasted lemon dijon chicken, served bowl style with all the extras!
Servings: 6
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian/Greek seasoning (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- chili flakes, salt, and black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
- 1/4 cup peperoncini
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds or pine nuts
- rice, for serving
- chopped fresh dill, for serving
Tahini Feta Sauce
- 4-6 ounces feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. 2. On a baking sheet, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the Dijon, garlic, Greek/Italian seasoning, honey, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Bake 15 minutes, toss and bake another 5-10 minutes - or until cooked through. 3. Meanwhile, combine the kale, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, olives, pepperoncini, sesame seeds, salt, and chili flakes. If desired, add the kale to the sheet pan with chicken during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking to wilt the kale. 4. To make the feta sauce. 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 and chili flakes. 5. Serve the kale salad and chicken over bowls of rice. Drizzle over the feta sauce and spicy oil. Top with dill.
Notes
Spicy Greek Seasoning: Mix 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and a 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder. Use as directed above.
Harissa Oil: Combine 1 tablespoon red harissa sauce, 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Season with salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal
