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Greek Chicken Bowls

Sara
These Greek Chicken Bowls are piled high with marinated lemon chicken and all the Mediterranean ingredients you love. Try them on top of rice, quinoa, or lettuce for a hearty meal that is totally customizable.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 16 minutes
Course entree, Main Course
Cuisine American, Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 233 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large lemons divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Base see note below
  • Toppings see note below

Instructions
 

  • Juice and zest one lemon. In a large bowl, combine the chicken marinade ingredients, lemon juice and lemon zest, yogurt, garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken pieces to marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
  • Slice remaining lemon into small wedges (1 large lemon should yield about 16 small ½ wedges). Thread chicken and lemon wedges onto skewers, being sure the skewers will fit in your air fryer.
  • Set air fryer to 350 and arrange skewers in a single layer. Cook 8 minutes. Flip, and cook another 8 minutes.
  • While the air fryer is doing it's thing, cook your base ingredients like quinoa, rice, or cauliflower rice according to package directions.
  • Set out all the toppings your family wants (see the list above for ideas!) in individual bowls so everyone can assemble their own Greek bowls!

Notes

Optional Greek Toppings:
  • Fresh vegetables: diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, cherry or grape tomatoes, fresh herbs, red onion
  • Brined and jarred toppings: artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, green olives, pepperoncini peppers, roasted red peppers
  • Dips and dressings: Hummus, tzatziki sauce, pesto, Greek dressing
  • Feta cheese
  • Pita bread or pita chips
Base Options:
  • Rice
  • Cauliflower rice
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Quinoa
Note: Nutritional values are calculated for chicken and marinade only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Greek chicken bowls
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