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Chicken Gyro Bowls with Charred Grilled Chicken and Creamy Tzatziki

These Chicken Gyro Bowls feature herb-crusted charred chicken strips, fluffy steamed rice, and crisp Mediterranean vegetables. A healthy, protein-packed meal prep solution topped with creamy tzatziki and salty feta cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Protein & Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) Chicken Breast Cut into thin strips
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp (5g) Dried Oregano
  • 3 cloves Garlic Mincied
The Base & Toppings
  • 1.5 cups (300g) Long-Grain White Rice Rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 large Persian Cucumbers Sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup (150g) Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 small Red Onion Thinly slivered
  • 0.5 cup (75g) Kalamata Olives Pitted
  • 0.5 cup (75g) Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 0.75 cup (180ml) Tzatziki Sauce Thick, Greek-style
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Dill For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Grill Pan Used to achieve deep char marks on the chicken strips.
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve Essential for rinsing rice to ensure fluffiness.

Method
 

Prepare the Grains
  1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 2.25 cups water and salt in a pot. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15-18 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes then fluff.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Toss chicken strips with oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs. Heat a grill pan over medium-high. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until dark brown char marks appear.
Bowl Assembly
  1. Layer rice in bowls. Arrange chicken, cucumbers, halved tomatoes, onion slivers, and olives on top. Add a dollop of tzatziki in the center, sprinkle with feta, and garnish with dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalProtein: 38gFat: 22gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use Persian cucumbers for the best crunch without needing to peel.
Ensure the pan is smoking hot to get the visual char marks without drying out the breast meat.
Keyword Chicken Gyro Bowls,Greek Rice Bowl,Mediterranean Meal Prep

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