Description
Greek Chicken Bowls offer a vibrant and satisfying meal experience that combines the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean in one delightful dish. Each bowl is a colorful medley of seasoned chicken, crunchy vegetables, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, all served over a hearty base of rice or quinoa. This recipe is perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or casual gatherings with friends. With its easy-to-follow steps and adaptable ingredients, you can customize these bowls to suit your taste preferences while enjoying the essence of Greek cuisine. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy a meal that nourishes both body and soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- For tzatziki: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- fresh dill
Instructions
- Marinate chicken by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped dill in a bowl. Mix well; set aside.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (or heat oil in a skillet). Cook marinated chicken for about 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Allow chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Assemble bowls with rice/quinoa as the base topped with sliced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg