Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Name: Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups dry quinoa; 2 English cucumbers, diced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese per bowl

Juicy lemon-herb chicken with quinoa, cucumber salad, and homemade tzatziki. Perfect for a full week of lunches in under 45 minutes.

PROTEIN 42g

CALORIES 485

P:E RATIO 8.7

TIME 40m

YIELD 5

Five glass meal prep containers with Greek chicken bowls featuring golden chicken slices, fluffy quinoa, cucumber tomato salad, and white tzatziki sauce

P:E 8.7

ELITE DENSITY

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs 42G PROTEIN

2 tbsp olive oil FLAVOR

2 tbsp lemon juice FLAVOR

1 tbsp dried oregano FLAVOR

4 cloves garlic, minced FLAVOR

1 tsp salt FLAVOR

1/2 tsp black pepper FLAVOR

2 cups dry quinoa CARB BASE

2 English cucumbers, diced PRODUCE

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved PRODUCE

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced FLAVOR

1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved PRODUCE

1 cup plain Greek yogurt DAIRY

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped FLAVOR

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese per bowl DAIRY

Storage: Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep tzatziki separate.
Batching: Keep tzatziki in a separate small container to prevent sogginess.
Reheat: Microwave chicken and quinoa for 2 minutes. Add cold cucumber salad and tzatziki after reheating.

EXECUTION STEPS

THE MACRO PREP

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

THE MACRO PREP

Toss chicken thighs with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on sheet pan in a single layer.

HIGH HEAT SEAR

Bake for 22-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.

HIGH HEAT SEAR

While chicken bakes, cook quinoa according to package directions (about 15 min). Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.

STEP 5

Mix cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.

STEP 6

Make tzatziki: combine Greek yogurt, dill, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of salt.

STEP 7

Divide quinoa, sliced chicken, cucumber salad, and a dollop of tzatziki into 5 meal prep containers. Top with feta.

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Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

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