Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a delightful and healthy meal option that brings the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine right to your table. Featuring succulent grilled chicken marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, these bowls are topped with fresh veggies and a creamy tzatziki sauce that ties everything together beautifully. Customizable to suit any dietary preference, Greek Chicken Bowls are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. Their colorful presentation not only makes them appealing but also ensures a satisfying and nutritious meal packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Fresh dill
- Garlic powder
- Oregano
- Basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and dill; refrigerate.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F and cook the marinated chicken for about 10 minutes until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing into strips.
- Assemble bowls starting with rice or quinoa base; top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 420g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg