This Greek-inspired dish features tender, marinated chicken served with a fresh vegetable bowl, topped with homemade tzatziki sauce. It’s perfect for a balanced and healthy meal!
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Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Greek-inspired dish features tender, marinated chicken served with a fresh vegetable bowl, topped with homemade tzatziki sauce. It’s perfect for a balanced and healthy meal!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
1 1/4 lb small chicken breasts (4 pieces)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl Filling:
4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups cucumber, diced
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese (optional)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream)
1/2 cup cucumber, grated
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thick and place in a shallow bowl or ziplock bag with the marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine all the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce and set aside.
Cook the Rice and Prep Veggies: While the chicken marinates, cook the rice and prep the veggies (chop tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and lettuce).
Cook the Chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Cook the chicken for about 7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. If you don’t have an air fryer, heat a skillet with some oil or butter over medium-low heat. Fry the chicken for 7-8 minutes on one side, then flip and cook until golden brown and the internal temperature hits 165°F.
Rest the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly.
Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of rice, then add the prepared veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, lettuce), top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce. Optionally, finish with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice, or use lemon tahini dressing for extra flavor. Enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but for the best flavor, allow it to marinate for up to a few hours.
If you don’t have an air fryer, use a skillet to cook the chicken over medium-low heat for a crispy result.
For extra flavor, try adding a lemon tahini dressing or a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 820 kcal
- Protein: 47g
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 1/4 lb small chicken breasts (4 pieces)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl Filling:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (optional)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream)
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thick and place in a shallow bowl or ziplock bag with the marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine all the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce and set aside.
- Cook the Rice and Prep Veggies: While the chicken marinates, cook the rice and prep the veggies (chop tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and lettuce).
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Cook the chicken for about 7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. If you don’t have an air fryer, heat a skillet with some oil or butter over medium-low heat. Fry the chicken for 7-8 minutes on one side, then flip and cook until golden brown and the internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Rest the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of rice, then add the prepared veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, lettuce), top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce. Optionally, finish with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice, or use lemon tahini dressing for extra flavor. Enjoy!
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but for the best flavor, allow it to marinate for up to a few hours.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, use a skillet to cook the chicken over medium-low heat for a crispy result.
- For extra flavor, try adding a lemon tahini dressing or a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
FAQs
- Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes! Chicken thighs will add extra juiciness, and you can use them as a substitute for breasts if you prefer. - What can I use instead of tzatziki sauce?
You can replace tzatziki with a yogurt-based dressing, hummus, or even a lemon tahini dressing for a different flavor profile.