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Easy No-Cook Greek Chicken Bowl Recipe with Homemade Tzatziki and Crispy Chickpeas

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A quick and fuss-free Greek chicken bowl featuring smoky rotisserie chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, and crispy roasted chickpeas for a perfect blend of freshness and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded (or pre-cooked grilled chicken)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or parsley)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast chickpeas for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until golden and crunchy. Let cool.
  4. Grate half a cucumber and squeeze out excess water using a clean towel or cheesecloth.
  5. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well and chill.
  6. If using, have cooked quinoa or brown rice ready and cooled.
  7. In serving bowls, layer grains (if using), shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  8. Top with generous dollops of homemade tzatziki and sprinkle crispy chickpeas on top.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill. Serve immediately or store components separately for up to 3 days.

Notes

Dry chickpeas thoroughly before roasting for best crispiness. Squeeze excess water from grated cucumber to prevent watery tzatziki. Chill tzatziki for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors. Store crispy chickpeas separately to maintain crunch. Use rotisserie chicken for no-cook convenience.

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