Ingredients
4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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
½ cup feta
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup grated cucumber
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients for the chicken marinade.
- Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thick and place it in a shallow bowl or ziplock bag with the marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours for more flavor.
- Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for the tzatziki in a bowl and set aside.
- Prep the rice and veggies. Feel free to add olives if you enjoy them, although they are optional.
- Once the chicken has marinated, preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Air fry the chicken for 7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, heat a skillet with oil or butter over medium/low heat. Fry each side for 7-8 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes away from heat, then slice into strips.
- Assemble your bowls with rice or quinoa, veggies, sliced chicken, and tzatziki. Optionally drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, or lemon tahini dressing on top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Replace the chicken with grilled or roasted chickpeas for a plant-based version.
- Grain Alternatives: Swap rice for quinoa, couscous, or farro for different textures and flavors.
- Add More Veggies: Include bell peppers, olives, or roasted eggplant for extra variety.
- Tzatziki Twist: Add a bit of fresh mint or basil to your tzatziki for a unique flavor.
- Storage: Store chicken, rice, and tzatziki separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days (chicken) and 4 days (tzatziki).
- Reheating: Reheat chicken in a skillet or microwave, while keeping the tzatziki cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Air Frying, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg