Name: Greek Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds); 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa; 2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes; 2 cups diced cucumber; 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 1 cup sliced red onion; 1/2 cup feta cheese; 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; 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

Description

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Bowls, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. These bowls combine juicy marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce to create a satisfying meal that is both nutritious and easy to prepare. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, these customizable bowls can be tailored to your taste by swapping in your favorite veggies or grains. Enjoy a burst of Mediterranean flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Ingredients

Scale

4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
2 cups diced cucumber
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup feta cheese
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
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

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Instructions

Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick and marinate them for at least 30 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, mix tzatziki sauce ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions and chop vegetables.
Air fry or sauté the marinated chicken until fully cooked (165°F).
Assemble bowls with layers of rice/quinoa, veggies, sliced chicken, and tzatziki on top.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
Calories: 550
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 80mg