Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Chicken Gyro Bowls, a delightful fusion of Mediterranean ingredients that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Tender, marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection, topped with fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onions. A creamy homemade tzatziki sauce adds a refreshing touch, while warm pita or grains create the perfect base for this meal. Ideal for meal prepping or an easy weeknight dinner, these bowls are customizable to fit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber (shredded and squeezed very dry)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 4 pita breads (warmed and cut into wedges)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin (if using), salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Squeeze shredded cucumber in a clean towel to remove moisture. Mix with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make tzatziki.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and dice cucumber; toss with a pinch of salt.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Warm pita bread in a dry skillet; cut into wedges.
- Assemble bowls by layering pita or grains first, then add chicken, veggies, tzatziki dollops, and crumbled feta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg