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Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls

A fresh and healthy Mediterranean bowl featuring savory spiced ground chicken, cool cucumber salad, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce over a bed of fluffy couscous.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

The Chicken
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
The Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full fat
  • 0.5 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced finely
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
The Salad & Base
  • 2 cups cooked couscous or quinoa/rice
  • 1 English cucumber sliced
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium Saucepan (for grains)
  • Grater (for cucumber)
  • Clean Kitchen Towel

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Base: Cook couscous or quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Make the Tzatziki: Grate half a cucumber. Place shavings in a clean towel and squeeze out all excess liquid. Mix the dry shavings with yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken. Let it sear for 2 minutes without moving to develop color.
  4. Season the Chicken: Break up the meat and add dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
  5. Prep Salad: In a small bowl, toss sliced cucumbers and red onions with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt.
  6. Assemble: Divide the cooked grains into bowls. Top with the warm spiced chicken and the fresh cucumber salad.
  7. Serve: Add a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on top and garnish with extra fresh dill.

Notes

For best results, make the tzatziki at least 30 minutes in advance to let the garlic flavor infuse the yogurt.