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Overhead chicken tzatziki bowl with sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, and warm pita

Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

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Air fryer greek chicken with a quick homemade tzatziki and a simple greek salad. 60 grams of protein, under 30 minutes, and barely any dishes. Check. Check. Check
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings : 2 bowls

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Equipment

Ingredients

Greek Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon (zest & juice)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
Tzatziki
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt, 2% or whole milk
  • ⅓ english cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 small clove garlic, grated
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill, or 3 tsp dried dill
  • pinch of salt
Greek Salad
  • ⅔ english cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • pinch of dried oregano
  • pinch of salt
Optional
  • pita bread, for serving
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Instructions
 

  1. In a bowl or ziplock bag, combine 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon (zest & juice), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp salt. Let it sit while you prep everything else, at least 5 minutes.
    You can also marinate it in the fridge for up to 8 hours if you want to get ahead.
    Chicken breast marinating in lemon oregano and olive oil in a mixing bowl
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the chicken in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
    Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
    Two golden greek marinated chicken breasts in an air fryer basket
  3. Grate ⅓ english cucumber on a box grater, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can using a clean towel or your hands over the sink.
    Stir together the grated cucumber, ½ cup plain greek yogurt, 1 small clove garlic (grated), 3 tbsp fresh dill, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
    Grated cucumber, fresh dill, garlic, and salt in a bowl for homemade tzatziki
  4. Toss ⅔ english cucumber (diced), ½ cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ red onion (thinly sliced), and 2 oz feta cheese together in a bowl.
    Drizzle with ½ tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, pinch of dried oregano, and a pinch of salt. Toss to combine.
    Greek salad with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta
  5. Divide the sliced chicken between 2 bowls. Add a big scoop of greek salad and a generous spoonful of tzatziki to each. Serve with pita bread on the side if you want it.
    Two greek chicken tzatziki bowls served side by side with fresh dill

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 60gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1196mgPotassium: 1369mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 3mg

Notes

  • Storebought tzatziki works here if you want to skip a step. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods both make great versions.
  • Chicken thighs will also work. Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes. They take slightly longer but stay juicy.
  • Meal prep: The chicken and salad store well separately for up to 4 days in the fridge. Keep the tzatziki in its own container. Assemble when you're ready to eat.
  • Oven option: If you don't have an air fryer, bake the chicken at 425°F for 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Pita: Warm it in the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes at 350°F while the chicken rests.