Ingredients
For the Greek Salsa
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, diced
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice half a lemon
- 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Tzatziki
- 1 cup coconut yogurt (e.g., Culina brand)
- 3 tbsp cucumber, diced
- 2 tsp fresh dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Juice of 1/4 lemon
For the Chicken Bowls
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
- Rice or cauliflower rice, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Greek Salsa: In a bowl, combine diced cucumber, diced red onion, sliced kalamata olives, salt, pepper, lemon juice, fresh dill, and parsley. Toss well to mix all ingredients thoroughly. Place the salsa in the fridge to chill while you prepare the other components.
- Make the Tzatziki: In a separate bowl, mix coconut yogurt with diced cucumber, fresh dill, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate the tzatziki to chill along with the salsa.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet or pan over medium heat. Add ground chicken and crumble it with a spatula. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried dill, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Continue cooking and stirring until the chicken is cooked through and all the seasonings are well incorporated.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice or cauliflower rice into serving bowls. Add the cooked ground chicken evenly among the bowls. Top each bowl with several spoonfuls of the chilled Greek salsa and a generous dollop of the chilled tzatziki. Serve immediately while fresh.
Notes
- For an AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) friendly version, omit pepper in the chicken seasoning.
- You can substitute cauliflower rice for regular rice to reduce carbs and increase vegetable intake.
- Using coconut yogurt keeps the tzatziki dairy-free and vegan-friendly if desired.
- The salsa and tzatziki can be prepared a day ahead to enhance flavors.
- Adjust herbs and seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free