Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl – Better Than Takeout

Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl – Better Than Takeout. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to crispy chicken and perfect sauce every time. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe and Lemon Chicken Pasta: Bright, Cozy, and Everyday Easy.

What You'll Need for Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 red onion
• 1 zucchini
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Optional: Feta cheese
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Lemon wedges

How to Make Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl – Better Than Takeout

1. Cook the chicken: Season chicken with oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a hot cast iron skillet until golden and cooked through.
2. Sauté the veggies: Slice bell pepper, onion, and zucchini. Cook in the same skillet until crispy. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they burst.
3. Make the sauce: Blend Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour into the skillet and simmer.
4. Serve: Slice the chicken and serve it over the veggies with sauce spooned on top. Add your favorite toppings.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can cook the chicken and veggies ahead of time and reheat before serving.

Freezing Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl – Better Than Takeout

Freeze cooked chicken and veggies separately for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra crispy chicken, pat it dry before seasoning and cooking.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
• Make-ahead: You can make the sauce up to 2 days ahead and store it in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe is easy to double or triple for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth or water.

Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

2 servings

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Diet

Healthy

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 red onion
• 1 zucchini
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Seasonings

• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Optional Toppings

• Feta cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Cook the chicken: Season chicken with oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a hot cast iron skillet until golden and cooked through.
2. Sauté the veggies: Slice bell pepper, onion, and zucchini. Cook in the same skillet until crispy. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they burst.
3. Make the sauce: Blend Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour into the skillet and simmer.
4. Serve: Slice the chicken and serve it over the veggies with sauce spooned on top. Add your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra crispy chicken, pat it dry before seasoning and cooking.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
• Make-ahead: You can make the sauce up to 2 days ahead and store it in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe is easy to double or triple for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth or water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken and veggies separately for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
• Make ahead: You can cook the chicken and veggies ahead of time and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Sat. Fat: 3g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl – Better Than Takeout FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!