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Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe

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Delicious and healthy Greek Chicken Bowls featuring marinated chicken breasts cooked to perfection in an air fryer, served over a bed of rice or quinoa with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and homemade tzatziki sauce. This recipe combines Mediterranean flavors for a balanced and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade

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

For the 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 feta cheese

For the Tzatziki Sauce

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking. Place the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  3. Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and chopped fresh dill. Stir thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Cook the Rice or Quinoa and Prep Vegetables: Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions. While cooking, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the cucumber, shred the romaine lettuce, and slice the red onion.
  5. Cook the Chicken in Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for about 10 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa into bowls. Top with shredded romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, sliced chicken breasts, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous dollop of homemade tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For best texture, squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber before adding to tzatziki.
  • Marinating the chicken longer, up to 4 hours, enhances flavor.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is safely cooked to 165°F.
  • Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative to rice and adds a nutty flavor.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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