Greek Style Chicken Souvlaki Bowl

I always enjoy "bowls" as a dinner option since you get your protein, starch and veggies in one place. I haven't been making them lately, but recently went looking for a souvlaki bowl recipe. If you've never had souvlaki, it's originally Greek dish, which means the marinade is fresh and flavorsome. This recipe is really only "souvlaki" like in that the chicken is marinated in Greek flavors and there's a tzatziki style sauce involved, along with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. This is a great and easy to make dish and the leftovers taste just as good.

Inspired by Feasting at Home 

For the Chicken:
4 garlic cloves, minced
zest of one lemon
juice of one lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch of cayenne pepper (use more or less depending on your preference)
1 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tighs

For the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce:
1.5 cups plain yogurt
1 cup finely diced Persian/Lebanese cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Couscous:
1 cup pearled couscous
1 3/4 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube

For the Roasted Veggies:
1 eggplant, cut in to cubes
1 red bell peppers, cut in to cubes
2 zucchini, cut in to cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoons salt

For the toppings:
Chopped Tomatoes
Chopped Cucumber
Torn fresh mint leaves

Prepare the chicken by combining all of the marinade ingredients together. Add the chicken and toss to coat. This can be made ahead of time. Allow to marinate at least 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 400F/200C. Lightly grease one baking sheet. Place the chicken pieces on the baking sheet. One the other baking sheet, toss the roasting veggies with oil and salt and spread evenly on to the baking sheet. Bake the chicken and veggies for about 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are cooked and softened.

While baking, prepare the cucumber yogurt sauce by combining all the ingredients. Set aside until ready to serve.

At this time also prepare the couscous. Combine the couscous, water and bouillon. Allow to come to a boil at high heat. Once boiling, reduce to simmer and cover. Let the couscous simmer for about 10 minutes, until cooked through and the water has been absorbed.

Once everything is prepared, you can being building your souvlaki bowl. Start with couscous on the bottom, then add the chicken, roasted veggies, fresh veggies and cucumber yogurt sauce. Use however much you'd like of each and enjoy. Pin It Now!