Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
These Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowls are fresh, fast, and full of flavor. Juicy, seasoned chicken pairs perfectly with creamy homemade tzatziki, fluffy rice, and crisp veggies for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal. Great for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner—ready in just 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Medium and small mixing bowls
- Knife and cutting board
- Grater (for cucumber)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer (optional)
- Serving bowls or meal prep containers
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or a blend
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- Optional: red onion feta cheese, olives, hummus, couscous
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with olive oil, spices, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 7–8 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the Tzatziki: In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with spicy chicken, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and any additional toppings.
- Add Tzatziki: Spoon a generous amount of tzatziki over each bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil if desired. Serve immediately or store for meal prep.
Notes
Make it spicier by adding extra cayenne or a drizzle of hot sauce before serving.
You can use quinoa, couscous, or cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas to make it pescatarian or vegetarian.
Keep tzatziki separate until ready to eat to avoid soggy bowls when meal prepping.
The chicken can be grilled or cooked in an air fryer for even more flavor.
Store chicken and rice in separate containers from fresh veggies and sauce for up to 4 days in the fridge.