Chicken Gyro Bowls with Tzatziki and Greek Pita

Name: Chicken Gyro Bowls with Tzatziki and Greek Pita
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced against the grain); 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt; 0.5 cucumber (small, grated and squeezed dry); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped); 2 cup romaine lettuce (chopped); 1 Roma tomato (chopped); 0.5 red onion (thinly sliced); 2 whole pita bread

Flavorful chicken breast slices, served in a bowl with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes and cucumber, creamy tzatziki, and warm pita bread.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.66/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced against the grain)
2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
0.5 cucumber (small, grated and squeezed dry)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
2 cup romaine lettuce (chopped)
1 Roma tomato (chopped)
0.5 red onion (thinly sliced)
2 whole pita bread

Instructions

Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to coat.
Prepare the tzatziki: In a small bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed dry cucumber, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill. Stir well and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly browned. Break up any larger pieces.
While chicken cooks, warm the pita breads: You can heat them in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, microwave for 15-20 seconds, or toast lightly. Chop romaine lettuce, Roma tomato, and thinly slice red onion for assembly.
To assemble bowls: Divide chopped romaine lettuce between two bowls. Top with cooked chicken, chopped Roma tomato, and thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle generously with tzatziki.
Serve immediately with warm pita bread on the side.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of garlic in the tzatziki to your preference.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 663
Protein: 66.5 g
Carbohydrates: 50.2 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 5.3 g
Sodium: 707 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
Sugar: 9 g
Cholesterol: 167 mg