Greek Yogurt Chicken Gyro Bowls
Toss quick-seared chicken with cucumber-tomato salad and a lemony Greek yogurt sauce for gyro-style bowls.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp honey(optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes total): Slice the chicken into thin cutlets. Dice cucumber and cherry tomatoes; finely chop red onion. In a bowl, mix cucumber, tomatoes, onion, dill, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 2
Make the sauce: In a second bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 minced garlic clove, and honey (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 3
Quick-sear the chicken (15 minutes total): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with oregano, cumin, remaining garlic, salt, and pepper. Sear 4–5 minutes per side (until cooked through). Rest 2 minutes, then slice.
- 4
Assemble bowls: Divide rice (or quinoa) between 2 bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cucumber-tomato salad, and drizzle with lemony Greek yogurt sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 50 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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