Crispy Chicken Gyro Bowl
A deconstructed gyro with crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki served over a fluffy bed of rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (if using non-dairy tzatziki)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced (about 450 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (about 30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa (about 240 g cooked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (about 150 g)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (about 120 g)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced (about 60 g)
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce (about 120 g)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the diced chicken in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
- Place 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa into each serving bowl as the base.
- Top the base with cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle tzatziki over each bowl and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Great for meal prep; components store well and can be assembled quickly for lunches. For a heartier meal, pair with warm pita.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/crispy-chicken-gyro-bowl/