Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowl
When Sunday meal prep day arrives, the Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowl is our gold standard. Packing 52 grams of clean protein per bowl, it…
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
- Protein
- ~52 gestimate per serving
Why this bowl works
- About 52g of protein per bowl
- Bright Mediterranean flavors with fresh lemon, oregano, and garlic marinade
- Hearty pearl couscous base that stays tender for 4 days in the fridge
- Creamy high-protein Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce
When Sunday meal prep day arrives, the Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowl is our gold standard. Packing 52 grams of clean protein per bowl, it brings the sunny, herbal vitality of Mediterranean cooking straight to your weekday schedule.
With lemon-oregano grilled chicken, chewy pearl couscous, crisp cucumber, salty feta, and rich kalamata olives, you will genuinely look forward to lunch every single day.
Cooking tips
If you plan to microwave the bowls for lunch, keep the tzatziki and fresh vegetables in a separate divider cup so they stay cool and refreshing.
Swaps and variations
Swap pearl couscous for wild rice, quinoa, or a Greek salad base of chopped romaine for a lower-carb option.
Storing and reheating
Assembled containers stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze once dressed.
Recipe
Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowl
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
- Protein
- ~52 g
Ingredients
You’ll need: Grill pan or outdoor grill, 4 airtight glass meal-prep containers, Citrus juicer
Method
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In a bowl or gallon zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).
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Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into clean strips .
Resting keeps the juices inside the meat instead of on your board
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Prepare your 4 meal prep containers: add 1/2 cup cooked pearl couscous to each.
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Evenly divide the sliced Greek chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, Kalamata olives, pickled onions, and crumbled feta cheese.
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Top each bowl with a dollop of tzatziki (or store tzatziki in separate 2-oz dressing cups if reheating).
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 490 kcal
- Protein
- 52g
- Carbs
- 38g
- Fat
- 14g
- Fiber
- 6g
Calculated from standard ingredient values, not lab-tested. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.
Questions
Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs are very flavorful and grill up tenderly.
How do I make the quick-pickled onions?
Thinly slice 1 red onion and submerge in 1/2 cup warm water, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp honey for 15 minutes.
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