Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your table. Each bowl features marinated chicken infused with zesty lemon and herbs, complemented by fresh vegetables, creamy homemade tzatziki, and your choice of grain, making them not only delicious but also a nutritious option for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal prep solution for the week ahead, these bowls can be customized to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- For tzatziki: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, make the tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill in a bowl.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Cook the marinated chicken in an air fryer or skillet until fully cooked.
- Slice the chicken and assemble bowls with grains at the base topped with veggies and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air frying/Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg