Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to family gatherings—these bowls are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them a hit with both kids and adults. With easy preparation and customizable toppings, you can create a meal that suits your taste while enjoying the fresh flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- minced garlic
- fresh dill
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and spices to create the marinade.
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and dill in a bowl.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (or pan-fry) and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Slice the chicken and assemble bowls with rice/quinoa at the base topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg