Description

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Bowls, a delightful meal that combines succulent grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. These customizable bowls are perfect for meal prep, impressing guests at dinner parties, or enjoying a hearty lunch. With each bite, you’ll experience zesty lemon, aromatic herbs, and the satisfying crunch of fresh veggies. Whether you keep it classic or add your favorite toppings like feta cheese or avocado, these bowls promise a deliciously healthy meal that caters to all tastes.

Ingredients

Scale

4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
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 plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Fresh dill

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and dill; refrigerate.
Cook rice or quinoa as per package instructions while chopping vegetables.
Preheat an air fryer to 380°F and cook marinated chicken for about 10 minutes until fully cooked or pan-fry until golden brown.
Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing and assembling your bowls with rice/quinoa as the base topped with vegetables and tzatziki.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling or Frying
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 95mg