Description
Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls offer a delicious journey to the Mediterranean with every bite. Juicy, marinated chicken is served over fluffy rice, topped with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce. This vibrant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, and it’s customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the explosion of flavors that will make you feel like you’re dining under the sun in Greece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
- Additional lemon juice for tzatziki
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken breasts with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Prepare tzatziki: Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill/mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until serving.
- Cook rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions while the chicken marinates.
- Assemble bowls: Slice cooked chicken and layer over rice with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg