These Greek chicken orzo bowls feature tender orzo pasta, seasoned chicken breast, crisp English cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy homemade tzatziki, and crumbled feta cheese. A delicious and healthy dinner that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a summer evening the whole family will love.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 container cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¾ English cucumber, sliced and quartered
- 8 ounces dry orzo
- ¼ cup onion, sliced or diced
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Chicken Marinade
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp marjoram
- ½ tsp Greek seasoning
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Tzatziki
- 6 ounces Greek yogurt
- ¼ English cucumber, grated and water squeezed out
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Begin by filleting the chicken breasts. Lay each chicken breast flat on a cutting board and use a sawing motion with a knife to slice each breast into two cutlets.
- Place the chicken in a ziplock bag or shallow dish, then add the chicken marinade ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of half a lemon, 1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp marjoram, ½ tsp Greek seasoning, ¼ tsp dried basil, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and ⅛ tsp pepper. Mix well and set aside to marinate.
- To make the tzatziki, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (¼ of the cucumber), lemon juice, salt, pepper, minced garlic, dried dill, and olive oil. Stir together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions, or until it reaches your desired texture. Orzo may become a bit sticky once drained, so rinse it if necessary.
- Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and place the chicken in the pan. Cook until the first side is golden, then flip the chicken and reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting it into pieces.
- Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
- To assemble, layer the orzo in bowls, then top with chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, a dollop of tzatziki, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Optionally, serve with lemon wedges.
Notes: For an extra kick, drizzle some sriracha on top for added heat.
