Greek Chicken & Rice Bowls

Ingredients

For the Rice
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp chopped parsley
• 3 tbsp chopped dill
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

For the Chicken
• 600g skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tbsp honey
• Drizzle of olive oil

For the Tzatziki
• 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 Lebanese cucumber
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 tbsp dill, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the Greek Salad
• 300g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup light feta crumbles
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp black olives, sliced
• 3 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice


 Directions

1. Add the chicken thighs to a bowl with salt, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and a drizzle of olive oil.

2. Mix well to coat and marinate for at least 15–30 minutes.

3. Rinse the rice.

4. Heat olive oil in a medium pot and sauté the onion for 4 minutes.

5. Add the garlic, oregano, paprika, and salt, then cook for 1–2 minutes.

6. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

7. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes.

8. Rest the rice for 5 minutes, then fluff and stir through the parsley and dill.

9. Preheat the air fryer to 195°Cfor 3–4 minutes.

10. Place the chicken in a single layer and cook for 14–16 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.

11. Alternatively, cook the chicken in a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side.

12. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice.

13. To make tzatziki, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt.

14. Mix until smooth.

15. To make Greek salad, combine tomatoes, cucumber, feta, red onion, olives, parsley, salt, and lemon juice.

16. Divide the rice between 4 bowls.

17. Top with sliced chicken, Greek salad, and tzatziki. moins