Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, designed to satisfy your cravings while keeping your meals healthy and vibrant. These bowls feature tender marinated chicken, fresh colorful veggies, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, making them perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. Each bite is bursting with Mediterranean goodness, ensuring you enjoy a nutritious meal without sacrificing taste. Customize the ingredients to suit your preferences, and watch as these bowls become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, combine yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and dill in a bowl to make tzatziki.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Chop veggies while the chicken marinates.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (or heat oil in a skillet) and cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow the chicken to rest before slicing and assemble bowls with rice/quinoa at the base topped with veggies, chicken slices, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg