Ingredients
– 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 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 cumin
– 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 cheese
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup grated cucumber
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tzatziki)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for tzatziki)
– 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste, for tzatziki)
– 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
1-Creating Greek Chicken Bowls starts with preparing your ingredients for smooth cooking. Begin by rinsing your vegetables and cooking your grains ahead of time to keep everything organized. Marinating the chicken is key to that burst of Greek flavor, so don’t skip that step.
2-First, prepare all ingredients by rinsing vegetables, cooking 2 cups of rice or quinoa, and trimming the 4 small chicken breasts to uniform size. This ensures even cooking and fresh results. Next, marinate the chicken with the full mix of 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin for at least 30 minutes.
3-Third, cook the chicken in an air fryer at 380ยฐF for 10-11 minutes, flipping halfway, or in a skillet over medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it up. While the chicken cooks, make the tzatziki sauce by mixing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated cucumber, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill.
4-Now, assemble the bowls by adding 2 cups of cooked grains, 2 cups of halved tomatoes, 2 cups of diced cucumber, 4 cups of shredded lettuce, 1 cup sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup feta cheese, topped with the sliced chicken and tzatziki. Drizzle with optional olive oil and lemon juice for extra zest. For added flavor, try cooking your grains in chicken broth with herbs as a helpful tip.
Last Step:
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๐ Marinate the chicken for several hours or overnight for maximum flavor penetration and tenderness
๐ฅ Cook grains in chicken broth with herbs like oregano and thyme for added depth of flavor
๐ฅ Squeeze excess water from grated cucumber before adding to tzatziki to prevent the sauce from becoming watery
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes minimum
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating and Grilling/ Air Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with quinoa), Dairy-Free (with dairy-free yogurt and vegan cheese)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 603
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
