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High Protein Greek Chicken Bowls

Delicious High Protein Greek Chicken Bowls for Busy Lives

Quick High Protein Greek Chicken Bowls are perfect for busy lives, energizing and customizable to suit your taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice bottled juice works in a pinch
  • 2.5 tbsp Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1.5 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 1.5 tsp Basil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat
  • 3/4 cup Cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic omit if garlic-free
  • 1.5 tbsp Dill freshly chopped
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups Rice cooked
  • 2 cups Tomatoes halved or diced
  • 4 cups Lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Onion thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup Feta Cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • skillet
  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into pieces, pound to ½ inch thickness, add to marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and dill in a separate bowl.
  4. Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package directions.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Preheat air fryer to 380°F or heat a skillet, add marinated chicken, and cook for about 7 minutes.
  6. Let the Chicken Rest: Transfer chicken to plate, let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice, add lettuce, tomatoes, onions, top with chicken and tzatziki, and sprinkle feta cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor. Chill tzatziki for best results. Customize bowls with seasonal vegetables.

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