Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowl with Tzatziki

Dinner · Easy · 30 min (15 prep + 15 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-free
Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowl with Tzatziki — high-protein dinner recipe

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowl with Tzatziki delivers 70 g of protein for just 10 g net carbs — a quick dinner that comes together fast. That's enough high-quality protein in one sitting to clear the leucine threshold for muscle repair.

70 gProtein
10 gNet carbs
22 gFat
3 gFiber
500Calories

Ingredients

  • 200 g Chicken breast
  • 80 g Plain 0% Greek yogurt
  • 80 g Cucumber
  • 60 g Cherry tomatoes
  • 60 g Mixed greens
  • 5 Kalamata olives
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, lemon, oregano, garlic, dill

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • grill pan

Method

  1. Marinate cubed chicken in lemon, oregano, garlic and a little olive oil, then skewer and grill or pan-sear until charred and cooked.
  2. Make tzatziki: mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, dill and lemon.
  3. Build the bowl with greens, tomatoes, olives, the chicken and a generous spoon of tzatziki.

Storage & make-ahead

Best assembled fresh. Prep the components up to 2 days ahead, keep chilled, and combine just before eating.

Tip

The tzatziki sneaks extra protein from Greek yogurt into a classic sauce. Doubles as a great meal-prep bowl.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Plain 0% Greek yogurt → unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 500 kcal · 70 g protein · 10 g net carbs · 22 g fat (4.5 g sat) · 3 g fiber · 6.5 g sugar · 470 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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