Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with these Delicious Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls for Quick Weeknight Dinners. Perfectly marinated chicken thighs are cooked to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy rice, complemented by fresh vegetables and zesty toppings. These bowls are not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes of cooking time—but they are also highly customizable, making them ideal for busy families or meal prep enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Cooked rice (or cauliflower rice)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F).
- Prepare rice according to package instructions or sauté cauliflower rice until heated through.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base followed by sliced chicken and desired toppings (tomatoes, cucumber, onions, olives, feta).
- Serve warm with extra lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg