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Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Name: Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups dry quinoa; 2 English cucumbers, diced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese per bowl

Juicy lemon-herb chicken with quinoa, cucumber salad, and homemade tzatziki. Perfect for a full week of lunches in under 45 minutes.

Prep 15m

Cook 25m

Total 40m

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Five glass meal prep containers with Greek chicken bowls featuring golden chicken slices, fluffy quinoa, cucumber tomato salad, and white tzatziki sauce

Ingredients

Servings:

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp dried oregano

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 cups dry quinoa

2 English cucumbers, diced

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese per bowl

Storage & Reheat

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep tzatziki separate.

Keep tzatziki in a separate small container to prevent sogginess.

Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts after reheating.

Microwave chicken and quinoa for 2 minutes. Add cold cucumber salad and tzatziki after reheating.

Execution Protocol

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Toss chicken thighs with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on sheet pan in a single layer.

Step 3

Bake for 22-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.

Step 4

While chicken bakes, cook quinoa according to package directions (about 15 min). Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.

Step 5

Mix cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.

Step 6

Make tzatziki: combine Greek yogurt, dill, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of salt.

Step 7

Divide quinoa, sliced chicken, cucumber salad, and a dollop of tzatziki into 5 meal prep containers. Top with feta.

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