Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Bowls, a wholesome meal that combines marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, all served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa. This dish is not only perfect for busy weeknights but also ideal for meal prepping, allowing you to enjoy delicious, healthy lunches throughout the week. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt it to suit your taste or dietary needs. Whether you’re hosting friends or simply looking for a nutritious dinner option, these Greek Chicken Bowls are sure to satisfy!
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
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce (made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pound the chicken to even thickness and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and dill.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions and chop vegetables.
- Air fry marinated chicken at 380°F for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base topped with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg