Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Power Bowl with Creamy Feta Sauce is a delicious and wholesome meal that combines flavorful marinated chicken gyro with a creamy feta sauce, served over a bed of grains and topped with fresh veggies.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Gyro
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Feta Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Pinch of salt
For the Bowl Base
- 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
For the Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup olives (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra feta crumbles
Instructions
- For the Chicken Gyro: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 20–30 minutes if possible.
- Cook the marinated chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 8–10 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Creamy Feta Sauce: In a blender or bowl, combine Greek yogurt, feta, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Create a base of rice, quinoa, or couscous in serving bowls.
- Add Toppings: Top with cooked chicken gyro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, olives, and extra feta.
- Drizzle with Sauce: Generously drizzle the bowls with the creamy feta sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while fresh and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
