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Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

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These Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and healthy meal featuring marinated air-fried chicken breasts served over rice or quinoa with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired lunch or dinner, this recipe combines juicy, tender chicken with refreshing cucumber, tomatoes, and crisp romaine lettuce for a well-rounded and satisfying bowl.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Bowl Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber (squeeze excess moisture)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
  2. Prepare and Marinate Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking. Place them in the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
  3. Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (make sure to squeeze out excess water), lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and chopped fresh dill. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Cook Rice or Quinoa and Chop Veggies: Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. While it cooks, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the red onion, and shred the romaine lettuce.
  5. Air Fry the Chicken: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes to retain its juices. Then slice into strips.
  7. Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, layer cooked rice or quinoa, shredded romaine, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and sliced chicken. Top each bowl with crumbled feta cheese and a generous dollop of the homemade tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours for more flavor, but avoid marinating longer to prevent the acid from breaking down the meat too much.
  • Make sure to squeeze the grated cucumber to remove excess moisture for a thicker tzatziki sauce.
  • Feel free to swap rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
  • The air fryer cooking time may vary based on chicken breast size and air fryer model; always check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • This recipe can be made gluten-free by ensuring the rice/quinoa and seasonings have no gluten-containing additives.

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