Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls (Printable Version)
Tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, creamy tzatziki, and grain base for a flavorful Mediterranean bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Tzatziki Sauce
10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
11 - 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
14 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1/4 tsp salt
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Bowl Components
18 - 2 cups cooked brown rice, white rice, or quinoa, warmed
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
21 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
22 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
23 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
24 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
25 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken strips and toss thoroughly to coat. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until fully incorporated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
04 - Divide warm rice or quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and cooked chicken on top of each bowl in sections.
05 - Spoon chilled tzatziki sauce generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The homemade tzatziki alone will become your new go-to sauce for literally everything
- Its the perfect balance of fresh, creamy, and savory without feeling heavy
02 -
- Squeezing every drop of water out of the grated cucumber is what prevents watery tzatziki
- Letting the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes keeps it incredibly juicy
03 -
- Let the chicken marinate overnight if you have time, the flavor deepens incredibly
- Double the tzatziki recipe because you'll want to put it on everything else you eat that week