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A close-up of a delicious Mediterranean chicken bowl with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and tzatziki sauce, ready to be eaten.

Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls: Your New Weeknight Favorite

These Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls are the perfect easy and healthy weeknight dinner, packed with tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. A delicious taste of the Mediterranean in one simple bowl!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 cups cooked rice for serving
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 2 Mixing bowls

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine the grated and squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, and minced garlic. Stir well and season with a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F or 74°C).
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Finish with a dollop of tzatziki and a sprinkle of feta cheese.

Notes

Don't Skip the Marinade Time: Letting the chicken marinate is key to developing that deep, savory flavor. Aim for at least 30 minutes.
Squeeze the Cucumber: This is the most important step for creamy, not watery, tzatziki. Don't skip it!
Meal Prep: Store components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.