Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, creamy tzatziki, and grains. Perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts (about 1¼ pounds)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Cooked rice or quinoa
- Grape or cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Homemade tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together all the marinade ingredients.
- Pound the chicken to about ½ inch thick and place it in a shallow bowl or ziplock bag with the marinade.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce and chop the vegetables.
- Cook the chicken using an air fryer or skillet until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble the bowls with rice or quinoa, vegetables, sliced chicken, and tzatziki sauce.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, if desired.
Notes
- Store individual components separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
- Use plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free tzatziki.
- Marinated chicken can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
