Description
A vibrant and healthy Greek Chicken Bowl featuring tender marinated chicken cooked in an air fryer, served over a bed of rice or quinoa with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and homemade tzatziki sauce. This dish perfectly balances savory, tangy, and fresh Mediterranean flavors for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken 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
For the Bowls
- 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 crumbled feta cheese
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (excess water squeezed out)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Place them in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse the chicken.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and fresh dill. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Base and Vegetables: Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Meanwhile, chop grape tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red onion, and shred romaine lettuce for the bowls.
- Cook 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), flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Rest and Slice the Chicken: Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes to retain juices, then slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, layer cooked rice or quinoa, shredded romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sliced chicken, and sprinkle feta cheese on top. Finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours for more intense flavor; avoid marinating longer than 4 hours to prevent texture changes.
- Use Greek yogurt with at least 2% fat for the best creamy tzatziki sauce.
- You can substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous as preferred.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the rice or quinoa and all seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, air fryer chicken, healthy Greek recipe, tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean chicken bowl, quinoa bowl, rice bowl, easy dinner
