Description
Chicken Gyro Bowls offer a delightful fusion of flavors with marinated chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for gatherings or meal prep, making it a favorite that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz pita bread
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3. Prepare base: Cook rice or quinoa as per package instructions; fluff with a fork when ready.
- 4. Create toppings: Dice cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- 5. Assemble bowls: Start with rice or quinoa in each bowl. Top with sliced grilled chicken and fresh veggies.
- 6. Serve: Drizzle with extra lemon juice or tzatziki sauce if desired and serve warm with pita bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg