GREEK-INSPIRED CHICKEN BOWLS

WITH CREAMY AVOCADO TZATZIKI

WHY YOU'LL  LOVE THEM

THEY'RE...

✓ LIGHT & FRESH  ✓ A 45-MINUTE DINNER ✓ BEAUTIFULLY VERSATILE

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

CHICKEN THIGHS OLIVE OIL LEMONS GARLIC CLOVES FRESH DILL DRIED OREGANO ENGLISH CUCUMBER AVOCADO GARLIC CLOVES  GREEK YOGURT WATER  S&P

1

GATHER & PREP INGREDIENTS

2

MARINATE THE CHICKEN

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. To a medium bowl, add the olive oil, lemon zest & juice, garlic, dill, oregano, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired. Whisk to combine well. Add the chicken to the bowl, tossing to coat in the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature while the oven preheats. (Alternatively, you can cover & marinate in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.)

3

ROAST THE CHICKEN

Place the marinated chicken on a small baking sheet. Transfer to the oven & roast 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.

4

BROIL (OPTIONAL)

If desired, broil the Greek-inspired chicken for a crispy, browned finish. Remove the chicken from the oven & preheat the oven's broiler to its highest setting. Transfer the roasted chicken to a cutting board & carefully slice into bite-sized pieces. Place the sliced chicken back on the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet under the broiler. Broil 4-5 minutes, carefully turning the pan halfway through, until the chicken is browned & slightly crisp. Remove from the oven & set aside for serving.

5

PREP AVOCADO TZATZIKI

Place the grated cucumber in a medium bowl & set aside. To a food processor, add the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, dill, & Greek yogurt. Season with S&P as desired. Pulse to break up the avocado, then blend until smooth & creamy. If necessary, add a couple tablespoons water to smooth out texture. Transfer the creamy avocado mixture to the bowl with the grated cucumber. Fold to combine well. Set aside.

6

ASSEMBLE BOWLS

Build your avocado tzatziki bowls as desired. I like to swoop the avocado tzatziki directly along the sides of the bowl, then create a base of lemon herb rice & finely shredded lettuce, & top it all off with the roasted chicken, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta, & pickled red onions.

SERVE & ENJOY!