Name: Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 ¼ lb small chicken breasts (4); ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups romaine lettuce (shredded); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 cups cucumber (diced); 2 cups white rice (cooked); 1 cup red onion (thinly sliced); ½ cup feta (optional); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream); ½ cup cucumber (grated); 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)

Description

Delicious Greek chicken bowls with juicy marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and a tangy tzatziki sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

1 ¼ lb small chicken breasts (4)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups romaine lettuce (shredded)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 cups cucumber (diced)
2 cups white rice (cooked)
1 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup feta (optional)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream)
½ cup cucumber (grated)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)

Instructions

Whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
Pound the chicken to about ½ inch thickness. Marinate in mixture for at least 30 minutes.
While chicken marinates, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed of excess water), dill, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to make tzatziki. Chill until serving.
Prep rice and vegetables.
Cook chicken in an air fryer at 380°F for about 7 minutes, flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, or in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden and cooked through.
Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Assemble bowls with a scoop of rice, followed by romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sliced chicken, and tzatziki. Sprinkle with feta if using.

Notes

You can use quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of white rice for lower carbs. For added flavor, swap chicken for roasted chickpeas or grilled halloumi.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking/Frying
Cuisine: Mediterranean