Description
This Classic Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls recipe brings together marinated chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki in one bowl. A healthy Mediterranean meal perfect for dinner or meal prep with bold, zesty flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs or breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 pita breads, warmed and cut into wedges
½ cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until done. Let it rest and slice into strips.
3. While the chicken rests, prep the toppings: slice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, and slice red onion. Warm pita and cook rice if needed.
4. To assemble bowls, layer rice, sliced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki, and feta. Add pita wedges on the side.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate in separate containers for meal prep.
Notes
This is perfect for weekly meal prep and keeps well for up to 4 days.
You can substitute quinoa for rice for added protein and fiber.
For extra flavor, add kalamata olives or pickled red onions on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop/Grill
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg