Description
These Greek Chicken Orzo Power Bowls are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, flavorful orzo, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce. This dish is a perfect balance of protein, carbs, and veggies, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Orzo:
- 4 cups prepared orzo pasta
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Veggie Mixture:
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced and quartered
- 2 large shallots, diced
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved or diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For Serving:
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 bunch fresh mint for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Prepare Orzo: Cook orzo according to package directions. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with half of the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let it cool, then slice thinly.
- Prepare Veggie Mixture: Combine cucumbers, shallots, and tomatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Bowls: Place orzo in bowls, top with sliced chicken, veggie mixture, dollops of Tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese.
- Garnish and Serve: Add mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
