Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for both lunch and dinner. Bursting with vibrant colors and zesty tastes, these bowls feature marinated chicken served over a bed of rice or quinoa, topped with crunchy veggies and a luscious homemade tzatziki sauce. Whether you’re meal prepping for busy weeks or hosting friends, these customizable bowls are guaranteed to impress. Not only are they nutritious and satisfying, but they also offer endless variations to suit your palate. Dive into this healthy recipe that brings the heart of Mediterranean cuisine right to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 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
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups diced or chopped cucumber
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup feta
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 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 zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pound the chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness and marinate them in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, make the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and chopped dill. Refrigerate until ready.
- Cook rice or quinoa as per package instructions while preheating an air fryer to 380°F.
- Cook marinated chicken in the air fryer for about 10–12 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F), then let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble your bowls with rice or quinoa as the base topped with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, feta cheese, and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg