Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls with Lemon Garlic Sauce

🕒 Time

• Prep: 20 minutes (+ marinating time)

• Cook: 15–20 minutes

• Serves: 4

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🧾 Ingredients

🐔 Greek Chicken

• 700 g (1½ lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

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🍚 Bowl Base (choose one or mix)

• Cooked rice, lemon rice, or quinoa

• OR roasted potatoes

• OR mixed greens (for low-carb)

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🥗 Fresh Toppings

• Cherry tomatoes, halved

• Cucumber, diced

• Red onion, thinly sliced

• Kalamata olives

• Crumbled feta cheese

• Fresh parsley or dill

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🍋 Lemon Garlic Sauce (Greek-style)

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Zest of ½ lemon

• 2 cloves garlic, grated

• ½ tsp salt

• 1–2 tbsp water (to thin)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the chicken

1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

2. Add chicken and coat well.

3. Marinate at least 30 minutes (up to overnight for best flavor).

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2️⃣ Cook the chicken

Skillet method

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

3. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

OR Grill

• Grill on medium heat, 6–8 minutes per side.

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3️⃣ Make the lemon garlic sauce

1. Whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice & zest, garlic, salt.

2. Thin with water to drizzle consistency.

3. Chill 10 minutes for best flavor.

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4️⃣ Assemble the bowls

1. Add rice/quinoa/greens to bowls.

2. Top with sliced chicken.

3. Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta.

4. Drizzle generously with lemon garlic sauce.

5. Garnish with herbs.

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🍽 Serving Ideas

• Serve with warm pita bread

• Add hummus or tzatziki

• Finish with extra lemon wedges

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🔁 Variations

• Spicy: Add chili flakes or harissa to chicken

• Dairy-free sauce: Use tahini + lemon + garlic

• Meal prep: Keeps 4 days refrigerated

• Low-carb: Use cauliflower rice or salad base

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💡 Pro Tips

• Thighs stay juicier than breasts

• Zesting lemon adds aroma without extra acid

• Let chicken rest before slicing for tenderness