Easy Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Bowls
A vibrant and healthy meal combining grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce, served on a bed of brown rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Toss the chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Prepare the brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions while the chicken is grilling.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- Layer the cooked rice or quinoa in bowls, followed by fresh veggies (cucumber, tomatoes, red onion), grilled chicken slices, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant, nutritious dinner!
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked (165°F). Customize veggies as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg