Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a delightful, healthy dish that brings the fresh and vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Perfect for meal prep or casual gatherings, these bowls feature marinated grilled chicken served alongside colorful veggies and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Not only are they easy to prepare in under an hour, but they are also highly customizable, allowing you to adjust ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- Tzatziki sauce (made with Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pound chicken breasts to a uniform thickness and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and dill; chill in the fridge.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Cook marinated chicken for about 10 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let chicken rest briefly before slicing. Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa base topped with veggies and sliced chicken drizzled with tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg