Description
This Air Fryer Greek Chicken and Veggies recipe offers a delicious and healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts cooked to perfection alongside flavorful zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Topped with crumbled feta cheese, this dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
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
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness. Transfer the chicken to a shallow dish or sealable bag.
- Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Greek seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for best flavor.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken marinates, chop zucchini and red onion into bite-sized 1/2-inch pieces. Add them along with the cherry tomatoes to a mixing bowl and toss with the remaining marinade.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and air fry for 7 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Continue Cooking: Flip the chicken breasts, then add the marinated vegetables to the basket. Cook for an additional 7–8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Transfer the cooked chicken and vegetables to plates and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Enjoy the dish hot.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer than 1 hour (up to 8 hours) enhances the flavor and tenderness.
- Ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- You can substitute the vegetables with other Mediterranean veggies like bell peppers or eggplant if desired.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
