Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls

Marinated Greek chicken skewers over rice with tzatziki, tomatoes, and cucumbers. This one has become a regular in our KC dinner rotation and I think you are going to love it too.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ready in about 30 minutes, this is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something special without spending all evening in the kitchen.

I love keeping quality chicken thighs on hand for recipes like this one.

Ingredients

• chicken thighs
• lemon
• oregano
• garlic
• olive oil
• tzatziki
• tomatoes
• cucumbers
• rice

How to Make It

1. Prep and season all your ingredients ahead of time.
2. Cook the protein until perfectly done.
3. Warm tortillas or prepare your rice base.
4. Assemble with toppings and serve right away.

Whether you are feeding the family on a Tuesday or hosting friends on the weekend, Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls delivers every single time.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls

Marinated chicken over rice with cucumber, tomato, and tzatziki. A fresh, balanced bowl.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the chicken

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp oregano

For the bowls

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup tzatziki
• 1/3 cup feta

Method

 

1. Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano for 15 minutes.
2. Cook in a hot skillet or grill pan until charred and cooked through.
3. Divide the rice among bowls.
4. Top with the chicken, tomatoes, and cucumber.
5. Add a spoonful of tzatziki and a sprinkle of feta.

Notes

Thighs stay juicier than breasts here. Add olives or pepperoncini for extra Greek flavor.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls

Marinated chicken over rice with cucumber, tomato, and tzatziki. A fresh, balanced bowl.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the chicken

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp oregano

For the bowls

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup tzatziki
• 1/3 cup feta

Method

 

1. Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano for 15 minutes.
2. Cook in a hot skillet or grill pan until charred and cooked through.
3. Divide the rice among bowls.
4. Top with the chicken, tomatoes, and cucumber.
5. Add a spoonful of tzatziki and a sprinkle of feta.

Notes

Thighs stay juicier than breasts here. Add olives or pepperoncini for extra Greek flavor.