Greek Chicken Bowls (Printable Version)

Mediterranean bowls combining marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, grains, and creamy tzatziki for a nutritious meal.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 small chicken breasts (about 1.25 pounds)

→ Marinade

02 - 1/4 cup olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
08 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Base

11 - 2 cups cooked rice or cooked quinoa

→ Vegetables

12 - 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
13 - 2 cups diced cucumber
14 - 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
15 - 1 cup sliced red onion

→ Tzatziki Sauce

16 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
17 - 1/2 cup grated cucumber
18 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
19 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
20 - 1 clove garlic, minced
21 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
22 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Cheese

23 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

# Steps to Cook:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
02 - Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness, then submerge in marinade. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and chopped fresh dill until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
04 - Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Chop tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, and slice red onion.
05 - Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Cook marinated chicken breasts for approximately 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow chicken to rest before slicing.
06 - Distribute cooked rice or quinoa, fresh vegetables, sliced chicken, crumbled feta, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce into serving bowls.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allow chicken to rest after cooking to retain juiciness and enhance flavor.