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Weeknight Chicken Gyros Bowl

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Weeknight Chicken Gyros Bowl

Gyros Plate

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
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 4 pcs chicken thighs(boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tbsp lemon(juice)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1/2 pcs cucumber(grated and squeezed dry)
  • 1 cup plain yogurt(Greek style recommended)
  • 1 tsp garlic(minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill(chopped)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Bowl Assembly

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil(for cooking chicken)
  • 2 cup rice(cooked according to package directions)
  • 2 cup lettuce(shredded)
  • 1 cup tomatoes(diced)
  • 1/2 cup red onion(thinly sliced)
  • 4 pcs pita bread(warmed or toasted)

Instructions

Marinate Chicken

  1. In 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

  1. In 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

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 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

  1. Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls.
  2. Top the rice with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
  3. Add a generous portion of the cooked chicken to each bowl.
  4. Spoon a dollop of tzatziki sauce on top or serve it on the side.
  5. Serve immediately with warm or toasted pita bread.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
12.3 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories550 kcal157.1 kcal2,200 kcal
Protein35 g10 g140 g
Fat25 g7.1 g100 g
Carbs45 g12.9 g180 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.

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