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Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe

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This fresh and flavorful Greek Chicken Bowl combines marinated air-fried chicken breasts with vibrant vegetables, fluffy rice or quinoa, tangy feta cheese, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, making a perfect healthy and satisfying meal inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salad and Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber, excess liquid squeezed out
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined to create the flavorful marinade.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness for even cooking. Place them in the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  3. Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and fresh dill. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Cook the Rice or Quinoa and Prepare Vegetables: Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions. Meanwhile, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the cucumber, shred the romaine lettuce, and slice the red onion.
  5. Air Fry the Chicken: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Remove chicken from marinade and place in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping halfway through for even cooking.
  6. Rest and Slice Chicken: Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices, then slice it into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  7. Assemble the Greek Chicken Bowls: Build bowls by layering the cooked rice or quinoa, shredded romaine, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, sliced chicken, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Top with a spoonful of homemade tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the best tzatziki, be sure to squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber to avoid watery sauce.
  • You can substitute quinoa for rice for a higher protein, gluten-free option.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, grilling or pan-searing the chicken are excellent alternatives.
  • Leftover chicken and vegetables can be stored separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, mediterranean chicken, air fryer chicken, healthy chicken bowl, tzatziki sauce, quinoa bowl, rice bowl

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