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Air Fryer Greek Chicken and Veggies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (including marinating time)
  • Yield: 2 to 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Greek Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Air Fryer Greek Chicken and Veggies recipe is a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal featuring marinated chicken breasts paired with vibrant Mediterranean vegetables. The chicken is infused with a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Greek seasoning before being perfectly cooked in the air fryer alongside zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes. Topped with crumbled feta cheese, this dish offers an easy weeknight dinner that bursts with classic Greek flavors and requires minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Vegetables

  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes

For Garnish

  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Pound the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness. This ensures even cooking. Transfer the chicken to a shallow dish or sealable bag for marination.
  2. Make the Marinade: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Greek seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
  3. Marinate the Chicken: Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, making sure the pieces are fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours, to allow the flavors to infuse the meat.
  4. Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken marinates, chop the zucchini and red onion into bite-sized 1/2-inch pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine these vegetables with the cherry tomatoes and toss them with the remaining marinade to season evenly.
  5. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for optimal cooking results.
  6. Cook the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and air fry for 7 minutes at 400°F.
  7. Add Vegetables and Continue Cooking: Flip the chicken breasts over, then add the marinated vegetables to the basket alongside the chicken. Cook for an additional 7 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
  8. Serve: Transfer the cooked chicken and vegetables to plates and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Serve hot and enjoy this healthy, flavorful Greek-inspired meal.

Notes

  • For more flavor depth, marinate the chicken overnight.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • Feel free to swap vegetables based on preference or seasonal availability.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure your Greek seasoning contains no gluten additives.

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