Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option packed with Mediterranean flavors. Juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, flavorful tzatziki, and fluffy rice or quinoa come together to create a satisfying dish.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry, Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
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 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Bowls:
- 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
- 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: Combine all ingredients for the tzatziki and set aside.
- Prep rice: Prepare the rice and veggies.
- Cook chicken: Air fry the chicken or pan-fry until cooked through.
- Let rest: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble bowls: Arrange rice, veggies, sliced chicken, and tzatziki in bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize these bowls with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients like olives or roasted red peppers.
- You can also grill the chicken instead of air frying or pan-frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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