Description
Greek-inspired chicken gyro bowls bring Mediterranean flavors to your weeknight dinner table. Marinated chicken, zesty tzatziki, and fresh herbs combine for a delicious one-bowl meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Liquid and Oil:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
Toppings and Accompaniments:
- 1 cup cooked rice or lettuce (for serving)
- 1/2 cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a vibrant marinade by whisking together zesty Mediterranean seasonings with olive oil and tangy lemon juice.
- Submerge chicken pieces in the aromatic mixture, ensuring complete coverage, and let flavors meld for half an hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high temperature, creating an ideal searing environment for the marinated protein.
- Transfer chicken to the hot pan, cooking each side until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
- While chicken rests, select your base layer – fluffy rice or crisp lettuce – as the foundation of the gyro bowl.
- Slice the perfectly cooked chicken into tender strips, arranging them artfully atop the base.
- Scatter fresh cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, juicy tomato chunks, and crumbled feta cheese across the bowl for vibrant color and texture.
- Generously drizzle cool, creamy tzatziki sauce over the entire composition.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley as a final garnish, adding a bright herbal note.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal temperature and maximum flavor profile of your Greek-inspired culinary creation.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by allowing chicken to marinate longer, ideally 2-3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper Mediterranean taste.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like grilled tofu, lamb, or shrimp for diverse dietary preferences and nutritional variety.
- Boost nutrition by adding quinoa instead of rice, creating a protein-packed base that supports gluten-free and vegetarian adaptations.
- Prevent bland results by ensuring chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and gets beautiful golden-brown caramelization during cooking for maximum taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 452 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg