Greek Chicken Bowls Fresh Flavors (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy chicken breasts with fresh veggies, rice, feta, and homemade tzatziki for a colorful Mediterranean meal.
# Ingredients List:
→ Protein
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4 small skinless chicken breasts (approximately 560 g)
→ Marinade
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60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Tzatziki
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180 g plain Greek yogurt
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60 g grated cucumber
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
→ Grains & Assembly
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2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
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2 cups halved grape tomatoes
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2 cups diced cucumber
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4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
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1 cup thinly sliced red onion
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120 g crumbled feta cheese
# How to Make It:
01 -
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and whisk until fully emulsified.
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Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, place in a shallow dish, coat with marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and fresh dill until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
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Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. While grains are cooking, halve grape tomatoes, dice cucumber, shred romaine lettuce, and slice red onion thinly.
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Preheat air fryer to 193°C. Arrange marinated chicken breasts in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 74°C.
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Remove cooked chicken from air fryer and allow to rest for several minutes before slicing into strips.
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In individual bowls, layer rice or quinoa, shredded romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Top with sliced chicken, feta cheese, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
# Extra Tips:
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Marinating the chicken enhances juiciness and infuses Mediterranean flavours. Allowing the chicken to rest before slicing helps retain moisture.