Description
Savory Greek chicken gyro bowl brings Mediterranean flavors to your plate with juicy marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki. Zesty herbs and tangy sauce create a perfect balance you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base and Accompaniments:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cucumber (grated)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together a vibrant marinade using olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing container.
- Immerse chicken breasts thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat a grill or skillet to medium-high temperature. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches safe cooking point.
- Allow chicken to rest briefly, then slice into elegant, uniform strips against the grain.
- Prepare tzatziki by grating cucumber and combining with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Layer cooked rice as the foundation in serving bowls, creating a hearty base.
- Arrange sliced chicken atop the rice, creating an appetizing centerpiece.
- Distribute fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese around the chicken.
- Generously drizzle homemade tzatziki sauce over the bowl, ensuring even coverage.
- Finish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a bright, aromatic garnish.
Notes
- Prep chicken ahead by marinating overnight to intensify Mediterranean flavors and tenderize meat thoroughly.
- Grate cucumber for tzatziki sauce using a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out excess moisture, ensuring a thick and creamy consistency.
- For gluten-free option, replace regular rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa to maintain low-carb profile and add extra nutrients.
- Consider grilling vegetables alongside chicken to enhance smoky taste and create a more robust, charred flavor profile in the gyro bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg