Description
Indulge in a taste of the Mediterranean with this Chicken Gyro Bowl, where tender marinated chicken meets fluffy rice and vibrant fresh vegetables. Drizzled with tangy tzatziki sauce, each bite transports you to sun-drenched shores. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, this easy recipe brings the flavors of Greece right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or warmed pita bread
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each breast for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Assemble your bowls starting with rice or pita as the base. Slice or chop chicken and place it on top.
- Add diced tomatoes and cucumbers for crunch, then finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg