Description
This Healthy Greek Ground Chicken Bowl combines flavorful ground chicken seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, topped with a refreshing Greek salsa and creamy coconut yogurt tzatziki. It’s a light, nutritious meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, offering a gluten-free and low-calorie option inspired by traditional Greek flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Greek Salsa
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, diced
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Tzatziki
- 1 cup coconut yogurt (Culina brand recommended)
- 3 tbsp cucumber, diced
- 2 tsp fresh dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Juice of ¼ lemon
For the Chicken Bowls
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dill
- 1 tbsp parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
- Rice or cauliflower rice to serve
Instructions
- Prepare Greek Salsa: Combine diced cucumber, red onion, sliced kalamata olives, salt, pepper, lemon juice, fresh dill, and parsley in a bowl. Toss well to mix all ingredients thoroughly and place the salsa in the fridge to chill and let the flavors meld.
- Make the Tzatziki: In a separate bowl, mix coconut yogurt with diced cucumber, fresh dill, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and refrigerate to keep chilled and enhance the flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ground chicken and crumble it with a spoon or spatula while cooking. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir continuously to ensure the spices and herbs evenly coat the chicken until fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice or cauliflower rice among 4 bowls. Add the cooked seasoned ground chicken on top. Spoon a few dollops of the chilled Greek salsa over the chicken, then add a generous spoonful of the coconut yogurt tzatziki. Serve immediately for a fresh and vibrant meal.
Notes
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb, paleo-friendly alternative.
- Omit pepper to make this recipe compatible with the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet.
- Coconut yogurt is used instead of dairy yogurt to keep the recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly in the tzatziki.
- Fresh herbs make a big difference, so use fresh dill and parsley whenever possible.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (including rice or cauliflower rice)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Greek, Ground Chicken, Healthy, Greek Salsa, Tzatziki, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, Coconut Yogurt
