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Healthy Greek Ground Chicken Bowls Recipe

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Healthy Greek Ground Chicken Bowls featuring a flavorful blend of seasoned ground chicken, fresh Greek salsa, and creamy tzatziki, served over rice or cauliflower rice for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Greek Salsa

  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup coconut yogurt (such as Culina)
  • 3 tbsp cucumber, diced
  • 2 tsp fresh dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Juice of 1/4 lemon

Seasoned Ground Chicken

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dill
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)

To Serve

  • Rice or cauliflower rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Greek Salsa: Combine diced cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, salt, pepper, lemon juice, fresh dill, and parsley in a bowl. Toss well to combine and set aside in the refrigerator to chill, allowing the flavors to meld.
  2. Make the Tzatziki: In a separate bowl, mix coconut yogurt with diced cucumber, fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly and chill in the fridge until ready to serve for a refreshing and creamy sauce.
  3. Cook the Ground Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ground chicken and crumble it with a spoon while cooking until fully cooked through. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice or cauliflower rice into four serving bowls. Top each with cooked seasoned ground chicken, a few spoonfuls of Greek salsa, and a generous dollop of the chilled tzatziki.
  5. Serve: Serve the bowls fresh for a healthy and flavorful Greek-inspired meal enjoyed warm and chilled components balanced.

Notes

  • To keep the recipe AIP-compliant, omit pepper from the seasoning of the chicken.
  • Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb alternative to regular rice for this dish.
  • Be sure to chill both the Greek salsa and tzatziki to enhance their fresh flavors before serving.
  • Fresh herbs like dill and parsley are key to authentic Greek flavor but can be adjusted to taste.
  • Ground chicken can be substituted with ground turkey if preferred.

Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, healthy ground chicken recipe, tzatziki sauce, Greek salsa, low fat chicken bowl, Mediterranean diet, dinner bowl, cauliflower rice bowl

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