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Easy Greek Chicken Bowls – Healthy Mediterranean Meal Prep in 50 Minutes

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Greek Chicken Bowls are a fresh and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, fluffy rice or quinoa, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for meal prep or quick dinners, these bowls are customizable, balanced, and packed with bright, zesty flavors.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 small chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • Tzatziki sauce (Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt)

Instructions

  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes after pounding to even thickness.
  3. Prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill.
  4. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
  5. Chop vegetables while chicken marinates.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 380°F and cook chicken for about 10 minutes until 165°F internal temperature.
  7. Let chicken rest, then slice.
  8. Assemble bowls with rice/quinoa, vegetables, chicken, feta, and tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.
  • Let chicken rest before slicing for juicier results.
  • Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for lighter options.
  • Store components separately for meal prep.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 590
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 820 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg