Description
Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls are a delicious, vibrant meal that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Featuring juicy marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. It’s easy to prepare and customizable, making it a family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 firm cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 whole pita breads, toasted
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 3. Make Tzatziki Sauce: While chicken cooks, combine Greek yogurt with grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and chopped dill in a bowl; mix well.
- 4. Assemble Bowls: Slice grilled chicken into strips. Layer sliced pita bread in serving bowls followed by grilled chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion rings, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 5. Serve: Drizzle tzatziki sauce generously over each bowl and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg