Description
Chicken Gyro Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce offer a delightful escape to the Mediterranean right from your kitchen. This vibrant dish features juicy marinated chicken served over fluffy rice or warm pita, topped with fresh veggies and a creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these bowls are not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make meal that delivers a satisfying culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads or 2 cups cooked rice
- Fresh vegetables (e.g., 1 cup diced tomatoes, ½ cup sliced red onion)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, create tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber (squeezed of excess water), minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Slice cooked chicken and serve over rice or warm pita bread alongside fresh vegetables and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg