38 min
Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Herbed Couscous
Spiced lamb meatballs, lemony couscous, tomato-cucumber salad, and cool feta yogurt.
High Protein
Greek Chicken Power Bowls
Lemony oregano chicken, crunchy vegetables, herby rice, and feta yogurt sauce built for genuinely good meal prep.
Directions
Marinate
Toss chicken with olive oil, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt. Rest 15 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
Cook
Sear chicken in a hot skillet 5 to 6 minutes per side, until browned and 165°F. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Make the sauce
Mix yogurt, half the feta, dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Thin with water as needed.
Season the rice
Fold a squeeze of lemon and a spoonful of dill into warm rice.
Assemble
Divide rice, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and remaining feta. Add sauce just before eating.
Why this works
Why it worksChicken thighs stay moist through reheating.
Why it worksThe same lemon-herb profile seasons chicken, rice, and sauce without tasting repetitive.
Why it worksKeeping sauce separate protects meal-prep texture.
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Swaps & notes
Easy swaps
- Use quinoa, couscous, or greens instead of rice.
- Swap chicken for chickpeas or salmon.
- Soak sliced red onion in cold water 10 minutes to soften its bite.
Cook notes
- For the best browning, wipe excess marinade from chicken before it hits the pan.
- Add vegetables only after rice cools slightly to keep them crisp.
Storage
Meal-prep in airtight containers up to 4 days, with sauce in separate cups.
Questions
Can I grill the chicken?
Yes. Grill over medium-high heat roughly 5 minutes per side.
Is feta sauce the same as tzatziki?
No. This one is richer and cheesier; add grated, squeezed cucumber for a tzatziki-style version.
Can I freeze the bowls?
Freeze chicken and rice only. Add fresh vegetables and sauce after thawing.
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Greek Chicken Power Bowls
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1. MarinateToss chicken with olive oil, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt. Rest 15 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
2. CookSear chicken in a hot skillet 5 to 6 minutes per side, until browned and 165°F. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
3. Make the sauceMix yogurt, half the feta, dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Thin with water as needed.
4. Season the riceFold a squeeze of lemon and a spoonful of dill into warm rice.
5. AssembleDivide rice, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and remaining feta. Add sauce just before eating.