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Greek Chicken Bowls

Fresh and flavorful Greek Chicken Bowls with juicy lemon herb marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, fluffy rice or quinoa, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 590

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 1/4 lbs, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil for marinade
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest from about 1 large lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice for marinade
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1.5 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt for marinade
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 cup cooked rice or quinoa prepared according to package instructions
  • 2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cup cucumber diced
  • 4 cup romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt for tzatziki
  • 1/2 cup cucumber grated, excess liquid squeezed out, for tzatziki
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice for tzatziki
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for tzatziki
  • 1 tsp minced garlic for tzatziki
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste, for tzatziki
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped, for tzatziki

Equipment

  • Air fryer or large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Meat mallet or heavy skillet
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Instant read meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until fully combined.
  2. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet. Add chicken to the marinade and let rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Make the tzatziki: grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel. Combine with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and fresh dill. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Halve the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, shred the romaine, and slice the red onion.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Remove chicken from marinade and arrange in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 7 minutes, flip, then cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Alternatively, cook in a skillet over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Assemble bowls with a base of rice or quinoa, then top with romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Add sliced chicken, a generous spoonful of tzatziki, and crumbled feta. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Store all components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Tzatziki keeps for up to 3 days. Add fresh greens and tzatziki right before serving to keep everything crisp. Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts — adjust air fry time to 12 to 14 minutes total.