Description
Chicken Gyro Bowls are a delightful Mediterranean dish that combines marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, creating a meal bursting with flavor. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or any gathering, allowing you to savor the tastes of Greece right at home. Customize your bowl with your favorite toppings for a personalized culinary adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Pita bread for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, oregano, and paprika. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt with grated cucumber (excess water squeezed out), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Chop cucumber and tomatoes; slice red onion.
- Warm pita bread in the oven or on a skillet until soft.
- Assemble bowls with salad greens or rice as the base; top with sliced chicken and vegetables before drizzling with tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg