Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Delicious Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls for Quick Weeknight Dinners. This recipe combines marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings, offering a nutritious and satisfying meal ready in under 70 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these bowls can be customized to suit any dietary preference. Enjoy a wholesome dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Cooked rice (or cauliflower rice)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, blend olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble your bowls: Layer cooked rice in bowls; slice the chicken and top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives (if using), feta cheese, and parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg