Description
Looking for the best high protein dinner idea that is easy quick and simple to prepare These healthy Greek chicken gyro bowls combine marinated chicken fresh vegetables and creamy sauce into one balanced meal Perfect for weeknight dinners meal prep lunches casual gatherings or family meals this is one of the best simple bowl ideas that stays flavorful filling and reliable while supporting healthy everyday eating habits
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 pita or 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Whisk Greek yogurt olive oil lemon juice garlic oregano paprika salt and pepper until smooth.
- Add chicken and coat fully then marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest chicken for 5 minutes then slice into strips.
- Assemble bowls with pita or rice chicken vegetables and tzatziki.
Notes
- Longer marinating improves flavor.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier for meal prep.
- Store sauce separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 145mg