Ingredients
4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
2 cups diced or chopped cucumber
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup feta cheese
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated cucumber
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
1-First, whisk together the chicken marinade ingredients in a bowl: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick for even cooking, then add them to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours.
2-While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated cucumber, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill in a separate bowl. Set it aside to let the flavors meld. Next, cook 2 cups of rice or quinoa according to package instructions, and chop the vegetables: halve 2 cups of grape or cherry tomatoes, dice 2 cups of cucumber, shred 4 cups of romaine lettuce, and slice 1 cup of red onion.
3-Now, cook the marinated chicken by air frying at 380ยฐF for 7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or pan-frying over medium/low heat for 7-8 minutes on each side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips. Finally, assemble the bowls by layering the cooked rice or quinoa, vegetables, sliced chicken, and tzatziki sauce, with optional additions like a drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice.
Last Step:
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๐ For extra flavor, cook rice or quinoa in chicken broth and mix with lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley, and chives.
๐ฅ Customize for dairy-free diets by substituting feta with vegan alternatives and using plant-based yogurt.
๐ง Prepare components ahead and store in the fridge up to 3 days; serve chicken cold or reheated as preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating and cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free option, Dairy-Free adaptions available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 603
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: Not specified
