Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a flavorful, nutritious meal that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Featuring juicy marinated chicken, vibrant fresh veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, these bowls are perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners. The easy-to-customize recipe allows you to incorporate your favorite grains and vegetables, making it suitable for any palate. With each bite, enjoy a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave you satisfied and nourished.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- For the tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and dill; refrigerate until ready.
- Cook rice or quinoa as per package instructions; chop veggies.
- Air fry or pan-cook marinated chicken until fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F), then let it rest before slicing.
- In bowls, layer rice/quinoa with sliced chicken and fresh veggies; drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 787mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 78mg