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Greek Chicken Bowls

Greek Chicken Bowls: 5 Reasons You’ll Crave This Delight


  • Author: Julie Lanoie
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A nutritious and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced red onion
  • Greek yogurt for tzatziki
  • Grated cucumber for tzatziki
  • Garlic for tzatziki
  • Fresh dill for tzatziki

Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Pound chicken to uniform thickness and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Make tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and dill in a separate bowl.
  4. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions and chop vegetables.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 380°F and cook marinated chicken for about 10 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Let the chicken rest before slicing and assemble bowls with rice/quinoa, vegetables, sliced chicken, and tzatziki.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken enhances flavor.
  • Adjust vegetables based on preference.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Greek Chicken Bowls