Introduction

Greek Chicken Bowls are a fresh and flavorful meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Combining tender marinated chicken with vibrant vegetables, fluffy rice or quinoa, and creamy tzatziki, these bowls offer a delicious balance of textures and tastes.

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Ingredients

4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
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 feta cheese
Tzatziki sauce (made with Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill)
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes
For tzatziki: Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
Step 2: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, then coat them in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and fresh dill in a separate bowl. Set aside.
Step 4: Cook the rice or quinoa according to package instructions. While that cooks, chop the grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shred the romaine lettuce.
Step 5: Preheat an air fryer to 380°F. Cook the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer for about 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 6: Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it. Assemble the bowls by layering rice or quinoa, romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sliced chicken, feta cheese, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on top.

Tips & Variations

Substitute grilled chicken or use a skillet if you don’t have an air fryer available.
Add kalamata olives or roasted red peppers for extra Mediterranean flavor.
Use fresh herbs like parsley or mint in the tzatziki to customize the flavor.
For a low-carb option, replace rice or quinoa with cauliflower rice.

Storage

Store assembled bowls without the tzatziki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the tzatziki separate and add it just before serving. Reheat the chicken and rice gently in the microwave or a skillet to maintain texture and flavor.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?

Yes, but make sure to fully thaw the chicken before marinating and cooking to ensure even cooking and best flavor.

How long does the chicken need to marinate?

At least 30 minutes is recommended to absorb flavor, but you can marinate for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for a more intense taste.

Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe

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A fresh and flavorful Greek Chicken Bowl recipe featuring marinated air-fried chicken breasts served over a bed of rice or quinoa with crisp veggies, feta cheese, and homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a healthy and vibrant meal packed with Mediterranean flavors.

Author: Lila
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: Greek/Mediterranean
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken 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 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes, to taste

Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated cucumber (with excess moisture squeezed out)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt, to taste
Fresh dill, chopped, to taste

Bowl Ingredients

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 feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Marinate the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Place the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (with moisture squeezed out), lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and fresh dill. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook Rice or Quinoa and Prep Vegetables: Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. While cooking, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the red onion, and shred the romaine lettuce.
Air Fry the Chicken: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Rest and Slice the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes to retain juices. Slice the chicken into strips for serving.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among bowls. Top with shredded romaine, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, sliced chicken, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.

Notes

For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes in the marinade.
Make sure to squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber in the tzatziki to avoid a watery sauce.
Chicken can also be grilled or pan-seared if an air fryer is not available.
Leftover chicken and toppings can be stored separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Feel free to swap rice or quinoa for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.

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