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Mediterranean chicken bowl with tzatziki

Mediterranean chicken bowl with tzatziki

Fresh Mediterranean chicken bowl with juicy chicken, rice, crisp veggies, and homemade tzatziki. A healthy 45-minute meal prep dinner!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 560 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl for marinating chicken
  • Large Salad Bowl
  • Air fryer or oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large skillet (optional if cooking chicken on stovetop)
  • Storage airtight containers for meal prep

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 tbs Olive Oil high quality
  • ½ teaspoon Salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper divided
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1.5 cup Rice dry
  • 7 oz Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes sliced
  • 2 Bell Peppers any color, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt full fat or low fat
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers shredded
  • ½ teaspoon Dill fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Mint dried

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Chicken- Add the chicken breasts to a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, juice of 1 lemon, 3 minced garlic cloves. Mix until the chicken marinade evenly coats the chicken. Let it marinate while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  • Cook the Rice- Cook rice according to the package instructions until fluffy. This will serve as the base for the rice bowls.
  • Prepare the Salad- Chop your vegetables romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers. Place everything in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss right before serving.
  • Cook the Chicken- Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 10–15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, bake at 425°F for 14–18 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  • Make the Tzatziki- In a bowl combine Greek yogurt, shredded cucumbers, minced garlic, salt, dried dill, dried mint. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble the Bowls- In a big bowl, layer rice, sliced chicken, Mediterranean salad. Top with a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Optional toppings include feta cheese, kalamata olives, or creamy hummus. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 49gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 818mgPotassium: 1220mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6584IUVitamin C: 105mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 3mg
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