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    Greek Chicken Souvlaki Meal Prep Bowls

    Published: Jun 15, 2018 / Updated: Sep 24, 2018 / 16 Comments

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    These grilled Greek chicken meal prep bowls are easy to make, healthy, delicious, and filling! You will love the fresh Mediterranean flavors, quinoa, and veggies.

    three glass meal prep containers of Greek chicken souvlaki with small tzatziki dip bowls

    Everyone seems to be on the meal prep bandwagon these days, so the idea for these grilled chicken meal prep bowls came into my head. I've already done vegan Greek meal prep bowls, and now it's time for some chicken!

    I've always loved Greek food. When I was little, my family used to go to a Greek restaurant every single Saturday. I quickly fell in love with hummus, tzatziki, calamari, Kalamata olives, and all those other delicious Mediterranean flavors and dishes.

    Greek food is still a staple in my diet, and I have plenty of Mediterranean-inspired recipes on here, including my avocado Greek salad, loaded Greek potato wedges, and my Mediterranean chickpea salad, to name a few.

    close-up of glass meal prep container with grilled chicken souvlaki with quinoa and vegetables

    How to make chicken souvlaki

    Marinate the chicken breast pieces for at least 30 minutes in a mixture of olive oil, dried oregano, lemon juice, garlic, and salt & pepper. For extra flavor, add some lemon zest (here's the zester I use) to the marinade.

    Thread the chicken onto skewers when you're ready to grill.

    Grill the chicken souvlaki skewers on medium-high heat for about 15 minutes (turning the skewers every few minutes) until they're cooked through and have a nice char.

    white plate with four grilled chicken skewers

    You can definitely customize these easy chicken meal prep bowls to your tastes. Use any/all of the veggie ideas that I suggest, or swap as needed.

    I kept these pretty healthy with quinoa, but if you don't like it, make rice instead.

    Obsessed with Kalamata olives like I am? Add some!

    I photographed the bowls with some tzatziki on the side. I always eat tzatziki with my chicken souvlaki. I have a recipe for homemade tzatziki that I just love, but you can also just buy it if it's easier.

    Pro tip: You can definitely cut down on how long it takes to make these if you do some prep and cook the quinoa while the chicken is marinating.

    Want more chicken meal prep recipes?

    Try my teriyaki chicken meal prep bowls, my Mongolian chicken meal prep bowls, or my honey ginger chicken meal prep bowls.

    glass containers with grilled chicken, quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, and tzatziki in small bowls

    Will you make these Greek chicken meal prep bowls?

    Let me know in the comments below!

    I use these 3-compartment meal prep containers (from Amazon).

    This easy Greek grilled chicken meal prep bowl recipe makes healthy lunches for the week! Quinoa, vegetables, and plenty of garlic make these bowls really tasty. 

    Chicken Souvlaki Meal Prep Bowls

    These grilled Greek chicken meal prep bowls are easy to make, healthy, delicious, and filling! You will love the fresh Mediterranean flavors, quinoa, and veggies.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Marinade time 30 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 4
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    Ingredients
     

    Chicken souvlaki:

    • 4 large chicken breasts cut into kabob-size piece
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • Juice of 1/2 lemon
    • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Other:

    • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
    • Tomatoes to taste
    • Cucumber to taste
    • Tzatziki to taste (click for recipe or use store-bought)
    • Red onions to taste
    • Kalamata olives to taste (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Prep your chicken and add it to large bowl or ZipLoc along with the oil, oregano, lemon, garlic, and salt & pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (keep it in the fridge, especially if you go longer than 30 min). 
    • Prep your other ingredients and cook the quinoa according to package directions, and set it aside to cool when it's done.
    • To grill the chicken, grease the grate and pre-heat your grill to high. Thread the chicken on wooden or metal skewers (it's a good idea to soak wood ones first so they don't splinter and burn as easily). Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook the chicken for about 15 minutes total time (or until it's cooked through), turning every few minutes. I used a gas BBQ, cooking the chicken with the lid down. A grill pan would work too (adjust cooking time as needed). 
    • Assemble bowls and refrigerate for up to 5 days. 

    Notes

    • You can use any/all of my other ingredient suggestions - use what works for you. You could definitely swap the quinoa for rice or skip it altogether. 
    • I served tzatziki on the side because it tends to dry out if you spoon some over the chicken, for example. I suggest keeping it in a sealed container(s) and adding it to the bowl before serving.
    • I use these meal prep containers.
     
    Keyword chicken souvlaki, Greek chicken meal prep bowls
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Kailea says

      January 2, 2020 at 3:31 PM

      If I don't have a grill, can should I pan fry or bake the chicken instead?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 2, 2020 at 3:35 PM

        Sure! Hope you enjoy the recipe ♥️

        Reply
    2. Johnna says

      November 22, 2019 at 5:48 PM

      Looks Absolutely Delicious!!! Would you happen to have the calorie count by chance?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 22, 2019 at 6:46 PM

        Thank you! Sorry - I do not. It’ll really vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts and the amount of veggies you use etc. if you’re really concerned, weigh out the exact ingredients you use and plug them into my fitness pal.

        Reply
    3. Paul Naumann says

      September 4, 2018 at 1:24 PM

      5 stars
      How awesome! Thanks for including the link to buy the containers...that really helped. I just discovered your blog and love it.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 4, 2018 at 1:46 PM

        You are welcome, Paul! So happy you found me!

        Reply
    4. Melissa Griffiths says

      June 16, 2018 at 6:22 PM

      This is a powerhouse meal prep! So yummy and healthy!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 17, 2018 at 3:27 PM

        Thanks, Melissa!!

        Reply
    5. Jennifer Farley says

      June 16, 2018 at 11:47 AM

      5 stars
      I really like that these are healthy and it's all amazingly delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 16, 2018 at 11:50 AM

        Thanks, Jennifer!!

        Reply
    6. Lindsay Cotter says

      June 15, 2018 at 8:35 PM

      These are totally my kind of meal prep!! Looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 15, 2018 at 8:36 PM

        Thanks so much, Lindsay!

        Reply
    7. Sarah Fennel says

      June 15, 2018 at 5:38 PM

      Easy AND delicious. What a WIN WIN.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 15, 2018 at 8:36 PM

        Thanks!!

        Reply
    8. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      June 15, 2018 at 2:32 PM

      5 stars
      I love the contents of each little compartment here Natasha! My kind of meal!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 15, 2018 at 8:37 PM

        Thanks so much!!

        Reply

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