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Chicken Gyro Bowls: The Ultimate Mediterranean Meal Prep Solution

These Chicken Gyro Bowls feature succulent seared chicken thighs, fluffy basmati rice, and crisp Mediterranean vegetables, all topped with creamy homemade tzatziki and salty feta. A healthy, high-protein meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seasoned Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
Rice Base
  • 1.5 cups White Basmati Rice Rinsed well
  • 2.25 cups Water
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Full fat
  • 1/2 cup English Cucumber Grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Chopped
Fresh Toppings
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Diced
  • 1 large Cucumber Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Used for searing chicken
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer For rinsing rice
  • 1 Box grater For grating cucumber

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss chicken pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  2. Combine rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before fluffing.
Cooking and Assembly
  1. Cook chicken in a hot skillet for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Mix yogurt, squeezed cucumber, garlic, lemon, and dill in a small bowl.
  3. Layer rice in bowls, then top with chicken, fresh vegetables, olives, a dollop of tzatziki, feta, and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalProtein: 34gFat: 24gFiber: 3g

Notes

Always squeeze the cucumber dry for the tzatziki to prevent it from being watery.
Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a more succulent, golden-brown result.
Keyword Chicken Gyro Bowls,healthy dinner,meal prep,Tzatziki

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