Description
Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Featuring tender marinated chicken paired with fresh vegetables, creamy tzatziki, and crumbled feta cheese, these bowls are perfect for any occasion—from casual dinners to festive gatherings. Easy to customize, they offer a delicious way to enjoy healthy ingredients without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 pita breads or 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour (overnight preferred).
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- While chicken cooks, prepare tzatziki by mixing shredded cucumber (squeezed dry), Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and dill in a bowl.
- Slice cooked chicken and layer it in bowls with rice or pita. Top with cucumbers, red onion slices, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg