Description
This vibrant Greek Chicken Gyro Bowl delivers a burst of Mediterranean flavors with juicy marinated chicken, fresh garden veggies, and a zesty garlic yogurt sauce, all ready in 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, it’s healthy, protein-packed, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
1 cup diced Persian cucumbers
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup pitted kalamata olives
4 warm pita rounds or 2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp chopped fresh dill
Instructions
Dice the cucumbers into small, even cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes, placing them in a large mixing bowl. While prepping the vegetables, combine the garlic powder, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt in a small dish to streamline the seasoning process.
Rub the dry spice blend evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for exactly 2 minutes until shimmering. Add the chicken and sear for 6–7 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
While the chicken sizzles in the skillet, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and fresh dill in a separate bowl. Continue whisking until the sauce becomes slightly thick, smooth, and glossy.
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and transfer it to a clean plate. Let it rest undisturbed for 5 minutes to lock in moisture.
Assemble each bowl with warm pita rounds or cooked quinoa, fresh vegetables, sliced chicken, kalamata olives, and a generous drizzle of the garlic yogurt sauce. Garnish with any remaining herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegan option, use tofu instead of chicken and substitute the Greek yogurt with a non-dairy alternative.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The garlic yogurt sauce can be made ahead for convenience.
Customize the bowl with additional toppings such as feta cheese, avocado, or fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
