Description
Discover the joy of cooking with these Delicious Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls, perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, this recipe features juicy marinated chicken served over a bed of rice or cauliflower, topped with fresh vegetables and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting friends, these customizable bowls allow everyone to tailor their meal to their liking. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy nights when you crave something satisfying yet healthy. Enjoy the vibrant medley of Mediterranean flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Cooked rice (or cauliflower rice)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Cucumber (diced)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken and coat well; let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare your base by cooking rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions. Chop the vegetables.
- Assemble your gyro bowls by layering rice at the bottom, placing sliced chicken on top, and adding chopped vegetables and feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg