Description
Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls are a delightful and convenient choice for quick weeknight dinners. Loaded with flavor and freshness, these bowls are perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Cooked rice (or cauliflower rice)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved or diced)
- Cucumber (diced)
- Red onion (thinly sliced or pickled)
- Kalamata olives (optional)
- Feta cheese (or goat cheese; omit for vegan)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In bowls, place cooked rice or cauliflower rice and top with sliced chicken, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with additional lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for richer flavor. Customize toppings as desired. Consider grilling chicken for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg