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Weeknight Chicken Gyros Bowl
Weeknight Chicken Gyros Bowl
Prep: 25 min • Cook: 20 min. This deconstructed chicken gyros bowl offers a delicious and quick weeknight meal. Tender marinated chicken is served over fluffy rice alongside crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and a cooling dollop of homemade tzatziki sauce.
- Preparation time
- 25 min
- Cooking time
- 20 min
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
Instructions
Marinate Chicken
- 1In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare other components.
Make Tzatziki Sauce
- 1In a separate bowl, mix the grated and squeezed cucumber with plain yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well and set aside.
Cook Chicken
- 1Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 2Add the marinated chicken pieces to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned.
Assemble Bowls
- 1Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls.
- 2Top the rice with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- 3Add a generous portion of the cooked chicken to each bowl.
- 4Spoon a dollop of tzatziki sauce on top or serve it on the side.
- 5Serve immediately with warm or toasted pita bread.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 550 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Fat
- 25 g
- Carbs
- 45 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
Tips
- You can marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for a deeper flavor.
- Garnish with extra fresh dill or a sprinkle of paprika before serving for added visual appeal.
- For a quicker tzatziki, use pre-minced garlic and a store-bought plain yogurt.