This easy Air Fryer Greek Chicken recipe is packed with flavor and ready in 20 minutes. With juicy chicken, chickpeas, zucchini, and feta, it’s a one-pot, high-protein weeknight meal.
Air Fryer Greek Chicken
When a Greek salad meets a warm grain bowl (minus the grain), you get Air Fryer Greek Chicken! It’s quick, fresh, filling, and protein-packed—just the kind of weeknight dinner I love to eat on repeat. I initially tested this dish as a foil packet recipe, thinking it would be the perfect all-in-one dinner for the grill or oven. I had a hunch, though, that it might work even better in the air fryer, and I was right. The air fryer gives the chicken those beautiful golden edges while keeping everything tender and juicy. The zucchini and red onion caramelize just enough, the tomatoes burst, and the chickpeas soak up all the flavor from the briny olives, creamy feta, and fresh dill. If you love easy air fryer recipes, this one definitely deserves a spot on your weekly rotation.
Why This Recipe Works
Chicken breasts aren’t always the most exciting, but when marinated in Greek vinaigrette and air fried until crisp yet tender, they’re hard to resist! Here are more reasons why you should try this meal:
- Fast and Easy: Perfect for busy weeknights!
- One Pot Meal: Chicken, chickpeas, and feta for protein and 3 kinds of vegetables make a satisfying, well-rounded meal.
- Dietary Restrictions: Weight Watchers-friendly, gluten-free, high-protein, high-fiber, paleo, Mediterranean diet-friendly, dairy-free (if omitting feta), and anti-inflammatory
For more air fryer recipes, check out my cookbooks the Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook and Skinnytaste Air Fryer Dinners!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are all the ingredients for these healthy Greek chicken breasts. See the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Greek Chicken Marinade: Whip up a quick Greek vinaigrette with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, and salt.
- Chicken: Thanks to the marinade, the boneless, skinless chicken breasts, a lean protein source, are anything but bland.
- Vegetables: I used fresh summer zucchini and cherry tomatoes, plus red onion wedges.
- Canned Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, are an affordable plant- based source of protein and fiber.
- Greek Classics: Briny Kalamata olives, salty and tangy feta cheese, and fresh dill elevate this chicken, providing maximum Mediterranean flavor.
How to Air Fry Greek Chicken
Feel free to marinate the chicken for up to 5 hours if that works better for your schedule. See the recipe card at the bottom for printable directions.
- Make the Greek Marinade by whisking together the oil, lemon, oregano, Dijon, and salt.
- Marinate the chicken, veggies, chickpeas, and olives.
- Air fry Greek chicken and vegetables in a single layer at 400°F for 10 minutes. Top with feta and dill.
No air fryer? No problem!
Bake the chicken and vegetables on a parchment-lined sheet pan at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Variations
- Acid: Replace lemon juice with red wine vinegar.
- Vegetables: Use yellow squash, grape tomatoes, or white or yellow onions, depending on what’s available. You can also add other veggies, like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Chicken: Substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Olives: Swap Kalamata for Castelvetrano or another green olive.
- Dairy-Free: Omit the feta.
- Herbs: Swap the dried oregano or fresh dill with basil, oregano, parsley, or chives.
Tips for Success
- Simplify cleanup and line the basket with perforated parchment paper.
- Cook in batches. For the chicken to get crispy, it needs space for the hot air to circulate around it. So, place everything in a single layer and don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Shake the basket a couple of times while it’s cooking to ensure the food cooks evenly.
Serving Suggestions
This air fryer Greek chicken and vegetables is packed with protein and fiber, making it a filling dish on its own. However, I’ve included some side dish ideas if you’d like to round out the meal.
Greek Inspired Sides
Serve it with Greek-inspired side dishes, such as:
Storage
- Refrigerate the Greek chicken for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Let everything cool, then freeze in an airtight container for 3 months.
- How to Reheat: Thaw the chicken in the fridge overnight, and microwave it until warm. You can also air fry the leftovers at 360°F for 5 to 7 minutes.
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes You’ll Love
For more dinner ideas using chicken, check out my Chicken Recipes and Air Fryer Recipes collections, plus these five delicious air fryer chicken recipes to inspire your next meal!
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Buttermilk-Marinated Air Fryer Whole Chicken
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast
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Air Fryer Greek Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium zucchini, 8 ounces, sliced into ¼-inch thick half moons
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, cut into wedges
- ½ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, Dijon mustard and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, and olives to the bowl and toss to coat everything in the marinade.
- In a single layer, (in batches as needed for smaller baskets), transfer the chicken and vegetables to the air fryer basket and cook 400°F about 10 minutes, shaking the basket 2 to 3 times, until the chicken is browned and the vegetables are tender.
- Top with feta cheese and chopped dill and serve right away.
Authentic Greek flavors in minutes! Just love it 😍
I love making this as a meal prep for my weekly lunches. It’s soooo good and so easy!
This was so good!! It was flavorful and filling. I accidentally used basil instead of oregano and it was still delicious. I doubled the recipe, served it with boil-in-the-bag quinoa, and there were plenty of leftovers.
Awesome flavor and really filling! I served it with some pita bread on the side. Next time I’m going to make a sauce with Greek yogurt, some dill, and a little lemon juice to dollop on top!
Perfect!
This recipe has become one of our most favorite WW friendly recipes! Neither of us care for olives, so I leave them out, and I added green peppers. This amazing dish is in our regular meal rotation!
I did this on a sheet pan. It turned out pretty soggy and the vegetables were overdone. Do you have a recommendation to make it better? I will probably need to add more seasoning each time too. It definitely needs more. I marinated for several hours before cooking.
I did the same and it was seriously underwhelming. All the liquid from the tomatoes and zucchini created a very soggy dish. I used the sheet pan because I had a one pound chicken breast and it would have been two or three runs through the airfryer to cook all of it, leaving the earlier batches cold.
This was delish! Another good recipe.
I’m not one to comment here often even though Skinnytaste is my favorite and cook more from Gina than anyone else. But I had to comment on this one. It was absolutely amazing!! Made it in my air fryer. It was so easy and so fast! Delicious! Definitely going on the rotation!
Thanks Rosemary!
This was so easy and delicious! Very light meal we paired with quinoa, my family devoured it!
This was so good! I don’t have an air fryer so I made it on a sheet pan. I also made it with quinoa.
Was bursting with flavor! Next time I will make it on a sheet pan.
How long and at what temperature did you cook it on the sheet pan. That’s the method I want to do too for doubling the recipe.
Nevermind. I see it is on the page now that I didn’t skip to the recipe.
Easy and tasty. Needs a sauce though.
I loved this! I served it over rice with some tzatziki and feta. Looking forward to leftovers tomorrow!
We were thinking tzatziki would add to it nicely! I’m doing that next time!
OMG! this recipe is so easy, but sooooooo gooood!!! Yummy!!
I’m not a huge fan of zucchini. I know I can leave it out, but what would be a good substitute?
I do not own an air fryer so how would I cook your recipes otherwise
I try my best to add other cooking directions in the narrative of the recipe- on this one it is- Bake the chicken and vegetables on a parchment-lined sheet pan at 400°F for 20 minutes.
This was so delicious! I made it as written in an air fryer. It made a lot of food! I used one large chicken breast, 1 zucchini, a pint of grape tomatoes, about 1/4 cup of Kalamata olives, sliced. I did add a Greek Seasoning blend I have as well as the other seasonings. I served it with Fat free, plain Greek yogurt, nut tzatziki sauce would be great.
The only think I would do differently next time (and there will be a next time!), is to use parchment paper and add the tomatoes after 5 minutes so they aren’t quite as mushy. I served in a pita pocket with done fresh basil. It would be great over a salad, or in a bowl with rice, couscous, pasta or some other type of cooked grain.
How would you do this if you don’t have an air fryer!
Maybe just do it in a sheet pan. Will take a bit longer but will be similar.
Loved this recipe, quick and easy even with the chopping and slicing. Will definitely make again. Great weekday dinner. I love all your recipes❤️
Amazing! I love the taste and texture. Have this on my weekly rotation.
This is fantastic! Have it in a bowl, have as a wrap, have it as a salad with some lemon tahani dressing. High protein, economical, easy, healthy and delicious. This one checked all of the boxes for us.
I have a silicone basket liner for my air fryer, but it is not perforated. Do you think I can use that or will it prevent the chicken and veggies from browning. Thank you
Have you tried this recipe with the silicone basket liner?
Loved this recipe…so flavorful and simple to make! I used skinless, boneless thighs instead of chicken breast, and it made it extra juicy and delicious
5 out of 5 kids loved it! Thank you!
Perfect!!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this. I can’t use chickpeas so I used a couple bell peppers instead, doubling the recipe for leftovers. I will make it again. It wasn’t difficult and came together pretty quickly. I’d have liked a grilled version since mine was a little bit soggy. I plan to share this with some family after I finish my review.
How did you do the left overs because I will definitely have some!
Thank you. Great flavor. I had it with little potatoes and pineapple
Delicious 😋
It was easy and simple to prepare and cook. The only ingredient I was missing was the chick peas (next time), so I added some capsicum.
This was delicious! I accidentally added the full can of chickpeas so added another bit more olive oil and seasoning. Ended up stretching this into 3 large/filling portions. We ate it solo, I didn’t find it lacking without a side or grain.
I did two rounds in the air fryer, but could have potentially done it in one if I didn’t dump the whole can of chickpeas in.
This recipe was so yummy! My husband and I both had seconds! This will definitely be in the dinner rotation from now on.
P.S. I’ve been making your recipes for years! Thank you for sharing all of them with us 🙂
Thanks Blair!
This was such a great flavor combination and relied on things I had mostly had in the pantry. Healthy, delicious and easy to make. I just cooked it in the oven as I made a double batch and was too impatient to try it in the airfryer.
We got several meals out of it and it was great meal prep for lunches.
It is now one of our favorites.
Great!
So delicious! Made this in the oven and it turned out wonderful! Excited to have the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
How long and at what temp did you bake?
Looks delicious! Could tofu be used instead of chicken for a vegetarian version?
Absolutely delicious…making it for the fourth time tonight!!! Never anything left!!!
GREAT!
Delicious! Came together in no time at all too! Definitely making again soon!!
SO easy and SO delicious! Made tonight for my family, my 3 kids and husband gobbled it up. We skipped out on the olives, but added red bell pepper and served with tzatziki and Greek orzo pasta salad- it took an additional couple minutes in my ninja air fryer…but will definitely add this to my rotation!
Do you remove the tray and put the food on the bottom of the basket?
Great taste
Great one for air fryer. I used chicken tenders, and a bit more zucchini. Enjoyed this, flavor great.
This recipe looks delicious. Can it be adapted if I do not have an air fryer?
Bake the chicken and vegetables on a parchment-lined sheet pan at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Do you put this on the air fryer tray or remove the tray then add the chicken and veg directly on the bottom of the basket? It looks like you use the tray from the picture, which allows for more air circulation.
In goes on the tray in the basket
Made this for dinner this evening and it was amazing. My husband couldn’t stop raving about it. My seven year old also liked it. Definitely recommend!
Perfect!
Sooo delicious and easy
We loved this recipe. Followed it exactly. Served with rice. Made enough for another meal for both of us. I will add marinated artichoke hearts next time for more veggies and for additional flavor. This would also be delicious in a wrap.
Made this for dinner and everyone loved it. Doubled the recipe for 4 and cooked in two batches. Perfect!
This was ABSOLUTELY delicious and will be going into our normal rotation. We used the sheet pan instructions and the chicken turned out so tender and delicious.
Thanks Jill!
I love all of your recipes but this one is spectacular. So delicious definitely adding it to our rotation. Thank you for all these great healthy recipes
This is delicious!! I didn’t have any olives but didn’t miss them! Was so easy to prep the veggies & throw everything together. Will definitely be making again & again!
This is really good! I doubled up the recipe because my boyfriend LOVES to eat and it turned out perfect. I’ll definitely be making this one again! Thank you for the recipe!
Glad you both enjoyed it!
This was so delicious! We are never disappointed when trying a new Skinnytaste recipe
YAY
This was absolutely delicious made exactly as written. I served with toasted pita and my only regret is that I have no leftovers! So simple and quick to make too! Love.
SO glad you loved it!
Delicious, versatile and easy to make! Needs garlic!!!! It would be vwey easy to mix and match the veggies depending on what you have on hand.
This is a quick and easy meal that is loaded with flavor. It’s a perfect meal for using up produce from the garden. Since we’re having brutally hot temperatures, being able to prepare this in the air fryer was a huge plus. We’ll definitely put this one on repeat.
It was delicious and very easy to make. Cut everything into bite size pieces ahead of time, put in measured portioned zip lock bags and keep in freezer until needed. Easy.