Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option. Tender marinated chicken, fluffy rice or quinoa, fresh veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce come together for a flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 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
For the Bowl:
- 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
For the Tzatziki:
- 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
- Whisk marinade: Whisk together all ingredients for the chicken marinade.
- Pound chicken: Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thick and add to a shallow bowl or ziplock bag with the marinade.
- Marinate: Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
- Make tzatziki: Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for the tzatziki and set aside.
- Prep rice: Prep the rice and veggies.
- Cook chicken: Once the chicken is done marinating, preheat your air fryer to 380°F and air fry on one side for 7 minutes, then flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Pan fry: If you do not have an air fryer, heat a skillet with oil or butter over medium/low heat and fry on each side until golden and the temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes away from the heat, then slice.
- Assemble bowls: Assemble your bowls with the rice, veggies, sliced chicken, tzatziki. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Air fryer is recommended for a healthier cooking option.
- Feel free to customize the bowls with additional toppings like olives or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry, Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Bowls, Healthy, Tzatziki, Mediterranean, Easy