Name: Greek Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 small chicken breasts; 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; 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; 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

Description

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Bowls, a delightful dish that brings the taste of Greece straight to your dinner table. These bowls are not only visually appealing but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making them perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. Featuring tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, each bite is a celebration of Mediterranean goodness. Customize your bowl with added toppings like olives or extra veggies to suit your palate. Enjoy this nourishing and satisfying meal any day of the week!

Ingredients

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4 small chicken breasts
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
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
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

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Instructions

Prepare the marinade by whisking olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thick; marinate it for at least 30 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, mix tzatziki ingredients (Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, dill) and refrigerate.
Cook rice or quinoa as per package instructions and chop vegetables.
Air fry marinated chicken at 380°F for about 10 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Allow chicken to rest before slicing it into strips.
Assemble bowls with rice/quinoa as the base topped with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, tzatziki sauce.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 70mg