# High-Protein Greek Chicken Pita Bowls

Greek chicken pita bowls with rice, crisp cucumber and tomato, feta, and lemony Greek yogurt. An easy stovetop dinner ready in about 35 minutes.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6aaf17f96371f4b2cbcbe176
Category: Main Dishes / Chicken
Cooking method: Stovetop
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large tomato
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.75 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 medium lemon
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

## Cooking instructions
1. Combine rice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes. (about 20 min) (Bring to a boil, then simmer)
2. Cut the cucumber and tomato into bite-size pieces. (about 3 min)
3. Stir the Greek yogurt with the zest and juice of half the lemon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges. (about 2 min)
4. Pat the chicken dry and season with oregano, garlic powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. (about 2 min)
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until browned and the thickest part reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes, then slice. (about 15 min) (Medium heat; chicken to 165°F)
6. Divide the rice among four bowls. Add cucumber and tomato, then top with sliced chicken and feta. Spoon over the lemon yogurt and serve with lemon wedges. (about 3 min)

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