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Greek Chicken Bowls
Caroline

Greek Chicken Bowls

These Greek chicken bowls are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for healthy lunches or dinners. Juicy marinated chicken is paired with rice or quinoa, crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and creamy homemade tzatziki.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups cucumber, diced
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
  • grated cucumber (for tzatziki)
  • lemon juice (for tzatziki)
  • olive oil (for tzatziki)
  • garlic (for tzatziki)
  • salt (for tzatziki)
  • fresh dill (for tzatziki)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • meat mallet or rolling pin
  • air fryer or grill
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and coat with marinade.
  3. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  4. Prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill. Chill until ready to use.
  5. Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions and prep vegetables.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 380°F and cook chicken for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  8. Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa, lettuce, vegetables, chicken, feta, and tzatziki.

Notes

This recipe scales easily for meal prep. Marinated chicken can be frozen before cooking. Serve bowls warm or cold depending on preference, and add fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra freshness.