Description
A quick and nutritious chicken gyro bowl featuring flavorful seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for a lunch or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- For the Homemade Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: Begin by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to the package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it’s golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Chop your veggies: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the fresh ingredients. Chop the cucumbers, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Make the tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Stir until smooth, and season with a pinch of salt for an added burst of flavor.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with a layer of warm orzo at the base of each bowl. Then, top it with pieces of golden chicken, fresh chopped veggies, a sprinkle of feta, Kalamata olives, and a generous dollop of your homemade tzatziki.
- Serve and enjoy: Dive into this nourishing and protein-packed gyro bowl. It’s not just a dish but a delightful experience!
Notes
Customize with your choice of veggies or proteins. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg