Homemade Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls
A vibrant, deconstructed gyro featuring zesty grilled chicken, fresh Mediterranean vegetables, and creamy homemade tzatziki.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt and black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 large cucumber diced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 –3 pieces of pita bread cut into triangles
- For the Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, stir together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, and minced garlic in a small bowl to make the tzatziki. Set aside in the fridge.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- In the same pan (or a separate toaster), briefly warm the pita triangles until soft and slightly charred.
- Assemble the bowls by placing a portion of chicken into each bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.
- Top with a generous scoop of tzatziki and serve with the warm pita triangles on the side.