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Here is another super fun, absolutely delicious way to repurpose and use your store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken– an Easy Greek-Inspired Rotisserie Chicken Bowls!
Bowls are always a simple way to pack a lot of flavor into a meal and very quickly either with fresh veggies, pantry staples — or both — and your favorite protein. In this case, these Easy Greek-Inspired Rotisserie Chicken Bowls were inspired by a Greek Shawarma. In the recipe, I have spiced up shredded rotisserie chicken with some delicious, warm spices that really add some excitement to the rotisserie chicken. I then add it to a bowl that is filled with a brown-rice base with some fresh veggies like lettuce, tomato, onion, then kalamata olives for brine-y, salty bite. The best part? It is all topped off with an easy, oh-so-flavorful Tzatziki sauce and feta cheese — yum!
This simple recipe is one that I know you will all love and whip up for many dinners to come. Enjoy!
Need some other easy recipes that use rotisserie chicken? Here are some of my favorites that you are going to need to try:
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Greek Bowls
Ingredients
For the Tzatziki
- 7 ounces plain greek yogurt preferably 2% or whole milk
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced Persian (or mini cucumber)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill fronds
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ tsp white pepper
For the Chicken
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken About 1 whole chicken
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowls
- 1 cup cooked brown rice *I use the easy microwavable rice baggies from Trader Joes to save time!
- 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce *Sub arugula or any preferred greens
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Tzatziki
- In a bowl, combine all of the tzatziki ingredients and stir until well combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
Prepare the Chicken
- Heat skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add the chicken, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and pepper. Heat until the chicken is well coated and just warmed through; about 3-4 minutes.
Assemble the Bowls
- Divide the brown rice and chicken amongst four bowls and top with the preferred toppings and tzatziki.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe was amazing! I made this for my husband who has never had a “bowl” entree and he commented that it was definitely a “keeper”. I used fresh dill and tomatoes from my garden which made the dish even more special. Thanks Alex for ALL your wonderful recipes!
So glad you loved it!
I’m so excited to make this!! Do you use a mincer to mince your garlic (if so please share what kind!) or do you just finely chop? Always curious how I can speed that up!!
You can use a garlic press to make life easier! 🙂
These Greek inspired bowls are SO GOOD. I’m obsessed with how easy and delicious they are. Thanks so much for the recipe!
This was so delicious and easy to make. I felt so fancy making the Tzatziki sauce. I really appreciate the thought you put into crafting these recipes. These meals are excellent.
Why thank you, Jennifer! Happy you enjoyed!
Made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit. The tzatziki is delightful. I will definitely make this again for a quick weeknight meal.
I am so glad it was a hit!
There is a restaurant in Canada that has a Greek bowl with rice that I absolutely love. You’ve managed to take that and completely elevate it! The freshness of the tzatziki , the perfect amount of spice on the chicken! Quick and easy, and most importantly farmer in the field and kid approved!
Absolutely delicious. Currently following a low carb plan so substituted rice with cauliflower rice. It is still a really yummy meal.
As always, your recipes are perfection. Thank you for making easy and healthy ways to enjoy dinners. This was a hit for our whole family!
Thank you for the love!! Glad you enjyed.
In a true keep this easy spirit. I used what I had in the fridge. Used sour cream instead of yogurt. Also used dried dill. Added some pickled beets! So good!!
YUM!! I fridge foraged with what I had tonight because I HAD to have it! No chicken so I used ground turkey with the same seasonings. No fresh dill so I used dried. I’m already excited to eat this again for my lunch tomorrow 😁 Thank you, Alex! Your recipes are amazing.
Had all these ingredients on hand except the fresh dill. Used dried dill and it was still ab fab!! You have THE BEST recipes!