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Greek Chicken Bowls with Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce

Greek Chicken Bowls
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These vibrant and healthy Greek Chicken Bowls with Creamy Tahini Feta Sauce are bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Tender lemon-Dijon roasted chicken, fresh kale salad, briny olives, and a luscious feta sauce come together for a satisfying, easy-to-prepare meal perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken:
    • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Greek or Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • Chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste
    • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
  • For the Kale Salad:
    • 3 cups chopped kale
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
    • 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
    • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds or pine nuts
    • Chili flakes and salt to taste
  • For the Tahini Feta Sauce:
    • 4–6 ounces feta cheese
    • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 3 tablespoons tahini
    • 1 clove garlic, grated
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • Water, to thin as needed
  • For Serving:
    • Cooked rice, quinoa, or farro
    • Fresh dill, for garnish
    • Optional: Spicy harissa oil

Instructions

  1. Roast the Chicken:
    • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
    • Toss cubed chicken with olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, seasoning, honey, chili flakes, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
    • Roast for 15 minutes, toss, and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes until cooked through.
    • Optional: Cook in an air fryer at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway.
  2. Prepare the Kale Salad:
    • Massage kale with olive oil and lemon juice until softened.
    • Toss with olives, pepperoncini, sesame seeds or pine nuts, salt, and chili flakes.
    • Optional: Roast kale with chicken for the last 1-2 minutes for warmth.
  3. Make the Tahini Feta Sauce:
    • Blend feta, yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, honey, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
    • Thin with more water if needed and adjust seasoning.
  4. Assemble the Bowls:
    • Layer rice, quinoa, or farro in serving bowls.
    • Top with roasted chicken and kale salad.
    • Drizzle with tahini feta sauce and garnish with dill and harissa oil if desired.

Notes

Customize your bowl with grain swaps like cauliflower rice or couscous. Make the sauce ahead for meal prep and adjust spice levels to taste.

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