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Easy Chicken Gyro Bowls: Flavorful Mediterranean Dinner

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Make delicious Chicken Gyro Bowls at home with this simple recipe featuring marinated chicken, fresh toppings, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This is a quick Mediterranean dinner idea.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Bowls:
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (for Chicken and Rice Bowl Greek style)
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • For the Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Prepare the tzatziki sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly browned. This is great for grilling too.
  4. Assemble your Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among serving bowls.
  5. Top each bowl with portions of the cooked chicken, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and feta cheese.
  6. Drizzle generously with the homemade tzatziki sauce. Serve this deconstructed gyro meal immediately.

Notes

  • For a Low Carb Chicken Bowl option, skip the rice or quinoa and use a base of mixed greens or cauliflower rice.
  • If you do not have fresh dill, use 1/2 teaspoon dried dill in the tzatziki sauce.
  • You can prepare the chicken and sauce a day ahead to make this a very quick weeknight Greek Chicken meal.

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