Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and healthy meal featuring marinated chicken cooked to juicy perfection in the air fryer, served over a bed of rice or quinoa with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, they balance tangy, savory, and refreshing flavors inspired by traditional Greek cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Salad & 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, drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
- Marinate the chicken. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking. Place them in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Make the tzatziki sauce. In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and fresh dill. Stir well and chill until ready to serve.
- Cook the grain and prepare vegetables. Cook the rice or quinoa according to package instructions. While cooking, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the cucumber, shred the romaine lettuce, and slice the red onion.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping halfway through if needed.
- Rest and slice the chicken. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to retain juices. Then slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among bowls. Top with shredded romaine, grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, sliced chicken, and sprinkle with feta cheese. Finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, the chicken can be cooked on a grill or stovetop pan until fully cooked.
- Drain the grated cucumber well to prevent the tzatziki sauce from becoming too watery.
- Feel free to substitute quinoa for rice for a gluten-free option.
- Add olives or bell peppers for more traditional Greek flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek chicken bowls, tzatziki, air fryer chicken, healthy bowls, Mediterranean chicken, chicken and rice bowl, Greek yogurt sauce
