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Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe

Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. Whisk marinade: Whisk together all ingredients for the chicken marinade.
  2. Pound chicken: Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thick and add to a shallow bowl or ziplock bag with the marinade.
  3. Marinate: Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
  4. Make tzatziki: Combine all ingredients for the tzatziki and set aside.
  5. Prep rice: Prepare the rice and veggies.
  6. Cook chicken: Air fry the chicken or pan-fry until cooked through.
  7. Let rest: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  8. 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.

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