Greek Chicken Bowls

As a business owner and mom of 3, it is really important to me to have meals ready for dinner that can be easily executed, healthy, and enjoyed by all. I am a fan of the types of meals that can be prepared ahead of time and then easily cooked in 30 minutes or less when everyone gets in from school and the work day is done. These Greek Chicken Bowls are perfect for warm nights where you don't want to spend endless hours in the kitchen and want something light and refreshing, yet filling.

Prep work

I like to marinate the chicken at least 3 hours ahead of time, but to save time, I often do the marinade at night, about 10 minutes before heading upstairs to bed while I am making my kids' lunches. This way the chicken has time to sit in the delicious mixture for close to 20 hours and it doesn't take away too much time during my busy day. I also cut the cucumber and tomatoes ahead of time so that I can just assemble the bowls quickly.

Substitutions

If you cannot tolerate brown rice, feel free to use white rice or omit completely. You may also add 1/4 cup diced red onion to the salad mixture if you can tolerate it--I cannot tolerate any form of raw onion so I did not include it in this recipe. Adding some pita bread or pita chips is also a nice addition to this flavorful, healthy dish!

Greek chicken bowls

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs. chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup Fage 2 percent Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, zested
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Salt & pepper

Salad

• 3 medium tomatoes, diced
• 4 mini cucumbers, diced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar
• Salt & pepper

Bowl

• White or brown rice
• Tzatziki
• Hummus
• Crumbled feta

Directions

1. Mix together yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and marinade for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
3. Using an air fryer, cook chicken on 375oF for 6-8 minutes per side, or until thoroughly cooked through.
4. For the salad, mix together tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
5. Cook rice according to package. Spread across the bottom of a bowl, add salad, chicken, tzatziki, hummus, and feta.
6. Optional: sprinkle additional fresh parsley for serving.

Nutrition facts

Calories 383

Total Fat 12.1g

Saturated Fat 1.9g

Cholesterol 33mg

Sodium 84mg

Total Carbohydrate 52g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Total Sugars 19.3g

Protein 21.9g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 279mg

Iron 11mg

Potassium 1110mg