Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, nutritious meal that combines juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these bowls are not only delicious but also customizable to cater to any palate. With zesty lemon and aromatic herbs infusing each bite, they make an ideal meal prep option that’s easy to prepare in just 35 minutes. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night at home, Greek Chicken Bowls offer a satisfying and wholesome dining experience.
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
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thick and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and dill in another bowl; refrigerate.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions while chopping vegetables.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F and cook marinated chicken for about 10 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, pan-fry until golden brown.
- Let the cooked chicken rest for five minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Assemble your bowls with a base of rice or quinoa topped with sliced chicken, veggies, and drizzled tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg