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A colorful Greek Chicken Gyro Bowl with lemon chicken, rice, cucumber, tomatoes, and tzatziki.

Greek Chicken Gyro Bowl

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup kalamata olives, pitted
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 0.5 cup tzatziki sauce

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, toss to coat, and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken and marinade to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Prepare four serving bowls by placing 0.5 cup of cooked rice into each bowl base.
  6. Divide the cooked chicken, diced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, sliced red onions, and olives equally among the bowls.
  7. Garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon of crumbled feta cheese and 2 tablespoons of tzatziki sauce.