Description
Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls are a fresh, flavorful Mediterranean dinner made with juicy marinated chicken, rice, crisp vegetables, feta, and creamy tzatziki. Perfect for quick weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
1.5 pounds chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
¼ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Bowl Assembly
Cooked rice or cauliflower rice
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Cucumber, diced or sliced
Red onion, thinly sliced or pickled
Kalamata olives (optional)
Feta cheese or goat cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped
Tzatziki sauce, for serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken to a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, coating well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and rest for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
Assemble bowls with cooked rice, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
Drizzle with tzatziki sauce, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
Marinating longer enhances flavor.
Store components separately for best texture.
Great for meal prep up to 4 days.
Serve with warm pita bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling / Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg