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Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls

Delicious Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls for Quick Cozy Dinners

Quick and easy Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls are a must-try for Mediterranean flavor lovers, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs can substitute chicken breast
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil for marinade
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper essential seasonings
For the Base
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice can use cauliflower rice for low-carb option
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved or diced
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ½ cup Red Onion thinly sliced or pickled
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives optional
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese leave out for vegan version
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  5. In serving bowls, create a base with cooked rice, layer with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
  6. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm, optionally with pita bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These bowls are meal prep-friendly and can be customized with various toppings for different flavor combinations.

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