Description
Experience the vibrant flavors and aromas of Greece with these delightful Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls, featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and season with 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, ½ teaspoon of paprika, and optional ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix well and add the chicken thighs, coating them evenly with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs on the hot grill and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for approximately 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In serving bowls, start by scooping 1 cup of cooked rice or quinoa as a base. Layer with the grilled chicken strips.
- Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion around the chicken.
- Top each bowl with crumbled feta cheese and halved kalamata olives.
- Finish with a drizzle of tzatziki sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Serve and enjoy your Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls!
Notes
For a healthier variation, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast or plant-based protein and use cauliflower rice for a lighter base.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg