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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.

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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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