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Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe

Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 100 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fry, Pan-Fry
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option that is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. Marinated chicken paired with fresh veggies, rice or quinoa, and a creamy tzatziki sauce make for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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Chicken

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

Bowl

  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups diced or chopped cucumber
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup feta

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup plain 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

  1. Marinate the chicken: Whisk together all ingredients for the chicken marinade.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thick and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Make the tzatziki: Combine all ingredients for the tzatziki and set aside.
  4. Prep the ingredients: Cook rice or quinoa and chop veggies.
  5. Cook the chicken: Air fry or pan-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Arrange rice, veggies, sliced chicken, and tzatziki in bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

Notes

  • Feel free to add pitted olives to the bowls if desired.
  • Delicious with a drizzle of lemon tahini dressing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg