Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of a Greek chicken gyro in a convenient and healthy bowl. This recipe is perfect for meal prepping, offering a balanced and delicious lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: 1/4 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice per bowl
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, oregano, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let it rest for a few minutes, then chop or shred it.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble your gyro bowls. Divide the chopped romaine lettuce among your meal prep containers.
- Top the lettuce with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Add the cooked chicken to each bowl.
- Dollop a spoonful of tzatziki sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
- If using, add cooked quinoa or brown rice to the bowls.
- Seal containers and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- If you don’t have fresh lemon juice, bottled is fine.
- Store tzatziki sauce separately if you prefer to keep the lettuce from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking, Assembly
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 400-500 (depending on ingredients and portion sizes)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate