Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt is a cost-effective substitute for tzatziki.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is often less expensive and still tender.

Marinate 4 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs in a mixing bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 grated garlic cloves, 1 heaping tablespoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 to 1 teaspoon cumin powder, freshly cracked black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Roughly chop the marinated chicken into smaller pieces for easier threading onto skewers.

Set the marinated chicken aside for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.

Grate a cucumber, peel it, and place it in a strainer. Season with salt to release juices.

In another bowl, add Greek yogurt and sour cream, then mix in 2-3 grated garlic cloves and freshly cracked black pepper. Combine with the drained cucumber.

Chill the tzatziki sauce in the refrigerator while preparing other ingredients.

Peel and rinse 5-6 russet potatoes, then cut them into even-sized pieces.

In a bowl, drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, season with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder, and toss to coat.

Transfer the potatoes to a baking tray in a single layer and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 35-40 minutes until golden and crisp.

Prepare 4 cups of rice by soaking it in cold water, then draining it.

In a pot over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter and toast vermicelli noodles until golden.

Add the drained rice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 teaspoons of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and 4 cups of chicken broth to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Fluff the rice when done.

Cut zucchini, red onions, and bell peppers into pieces similar in size to the chicken.

Thread the marinated chicken and veggies onto bamboo skewers, drizzling with more olive oil and seasoning with salt after threading.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and place skewers in the basket without overcrowding.

Cook the skewers for 6-7 minutes per side, checking with a digital meat thermometer until they reach 165°F.

Remove the skewers from the air fryer and keep warm on a baking tray or platter.

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