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A bowl of chicken gyro meat, rice, tzatziki sauce, and Greek salad
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5 from 14 votes

Chicken Gyro Bowl

This easy chicken gyro bowl recipe features juicy Greek chicken gyros, turmeric rice, fresh salad, and creamy tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Marinating time2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Servings: 6
Calories: 760kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Air Fryer not required though, you can use the oven option too
  • Cooking pot

Ingredients

For the Greek Chicken Gyros:

  • 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

For Turmeric Rice:

  • 1 cup basmati rice washed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups bone broth or water
  • Salt to taste

For Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber no need to squeeze the liquid out but if you use thinner consistency Greek yogurt, like Stonyfield, squeeze out the liquid
  • 1 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill

For Greek Salad:

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup olives kalamata or green
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • 4 oz feta cheese

Salad Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or olive juice
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

  • Mix yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices. Add chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

  • Air Fryer: 400°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway
  • Oven: Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes
  • Cook until internal temp reaches 165°F.

Step 3: Make the Turmeric Rice

  • Melt butter, sauté garlic, then add rice and toast lightly. Add turmeric, lemon juice, and broth. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until fluffy and all the liquid is absorbed.

Step 4: Prepare Tzatziki

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until ready.

Step 5: Make Greek Salad

  • Combine veggies and toss with dressing.

Step 6: Assemble the Chicken Gyro Bowl

  • Layer rice, sliced chicken, salad, and drizzle with tzatziki.

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Notes

  • This recipe is super versatile. If you don't have time to make all the components of this dish, just use the chicken marinade recipe and add whatever rice you have on hand, a bag of salad, store bought tzatziki sauce. This chicken recipe will elevate any meal!
  • You can bake the chicken in the same pan that you marinated it in if it's an oven-safe dish for easy cleanup. Bake for 40-45 minutes and drain some of the liquid halfway through baking time to allow the chicken to brown on the top. 

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 760kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 2143mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g