Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls, featuring tender marinated chicken served over fluffy rice or crisp salad, vibrant veggies, and creamy tzatziki. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish is customizable and visually stunning. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 medium cucumber (finely grated)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 pitas (soft)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Combine Greek yogurt with grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips or cubes. Serve on a base of rice or salad greens.
- Layer with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion slices, and tzatziki sauce.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with warm pita bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg