Name: Macro-Friendly Chicken & Greek Turkey Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; salt and pepper to taste; juice of 1/2 lemon; 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice; 1 cup chopped cucumber; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup sliced red onion; 1/2 cup chopped spinach or romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup grated cucumber squeezed dry; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic finely grated; 1 tsp lemon juice; salt to taste; optional feta cheese; optional Kalamata olives; optional fresh dill or parsley

Description

These bowls combine lean turkey or chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki for a balanced, flavorful meal. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, they deliver protein, carbs, and healthy fats in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp paprika

salt and pepper to taste

juice of 1/2 lemon

2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

1 cup chopped cucumber

1 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 cup sliced red onion

1/2 cup chopped spinach or romaine lettuce

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup grated cucumber squeezed dry

1 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic finely grated

1 tsp lemon juice

salt to taste

optional feta cheese

optional Kalamata olives

optional fresh dill or parsley

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.

3. Add ground turkey or chicken and season with oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Cook meat until browned and cooked through, about 7–9 minutes, then stir in lemon juice.

5. In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make tzatziki.

6. Assemble bowls by layering rice, turkey mixture, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and greens.

7. Top each bowl with tzatziki and garnish with feta, olives, and herbs.

8. Serve immediately or store components separately in meal prep containers for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 450
Fat: 13
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 38
Fiber: 4
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 80

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