Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls, a delightful dish that combines juicy marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce over a bed of fluffy grains. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy nights while bringing the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and excess moisture removed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked grains (quinoa or rice)
- Pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and salt; refrigerate.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Slice cherry tomatoes and red onion.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooked grains topped with chicken, veggies, and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve warm pita bread alongside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 75mg