Name: Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1¼ lb small chicken breasts (about 4); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1½ teaspoons dried oregano; 1½ teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; For the Bowl Filling:; 4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cups cucumber, diced; 2 cups white rice, cooked; 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup feta cheese (optional); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream; 1/2 cup cucumber, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Description

These Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls are a fresh and satisfying meal packed with lean protein, crisp vegetables, hearty rice, and a flavorful homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1¼ lb small chicken breasts (about 4)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1½ teaspoons dried oregano
1½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl Filling:
4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups cucumber, diced
2 cups white rice, cooked
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese (optional)

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup cucumber, grated
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

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Instructions

Whisk together all ingredients for the chicken marinade in a bowl.
Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness and add them to a shallow bowl or ziplock bag with the marinade.
Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Cook the white rice according to package instructions. Prep the vegetables.
After marinating, cook the chicken:
— Air Fryer Method: Preheat to 380°F. Cook chicken for 7 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for another 3–4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
— Stovetop Method: Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook chicken for 7–8 minutes on one side, flip, and cook until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
To assemble bowls, layer rice at the bottom, followed by lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and sliced chicken. Top with tzatziki sauce and optional feta.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice or lemon tahini dressing if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is excellent for meal prep. Store components separately and assemble before eating for best freshness. Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 820 kcal
Sugar: 98 g
Sodium: 47 g
Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0.02 g
Carbohydrates: 110 mg
Fiber: 1149 mg
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 16 g