Description
These Chicken Gyro Bowls are a fresh, flavorful take on the classic Greek gyro. Tender marinated chicken is served over a bed of rice or greens and topped with crisp vegetables, creamy tzatziki, and warm pita. A perfect meal prep option or quick weeknight dinner, these bowls bring all the delicious Mediterranean flavors together in one wholesome dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Bowl Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or lemon rice) OR mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, finely grated and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Warm pita bread, cut into wedges
- Extra lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken, coat well, cover, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 6 hours in the fridge).
- Cook the Chicken
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the Tzatziki
- Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Bowls
- Add rice or greens as the base.
- Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.
- Drizzle with tzatziki and garnish with parsley, pita, or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Grill
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 4
- Calories: 520kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg