Name: Healthy Chicken Gyro Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500 g (1.1 lb) chicken thighs: cut into 2 cm strips; 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil: divided; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin; ½ tsp (2.5 mL) smoked paprika; ½ tsp (2.5 mL) garlic powder; ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) black pepper; ½ tsp (2.5 mL) sea salt: plus extra for quinoa; 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice; 120 g (4 oz) quinoa; 240 mL (1 cup) water; 200 g (7 oz) Greek yogurt (full-fat); 1 clove garlic: minced; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice (for sauce); 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh dill; ½ tsp (2.5 mL) sea salt (for sauce); 200 g (7 oz) cucumber: diced; 150 g (5 oz) cherry tomatoes: halved; 50 g (1.8 oz) red onion: thinly sliced; 1 tbsp (15 mL) pomegranate molasses; 2 tbsp (30 mL) toasted pine nuts; 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh mint leaves: torn; 1 tsp (5 g) sumac

Description

This Healthy Chicken Gyro Bowl offers the flavors of a traditional gyro without the pita, featuring lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

500 g (1.1 lb) chicken thighs: cut into 2 cm strips
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil: divided
1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
½ tsp (2.5 mL) smoked paprika
½ tsp (2.5 mL) garlic powder
¼ tsp (1.25 mL) black pepper
½ tsp (2.5 mL) sea salt: plus extra for quinoa
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
120 g (4 oz) quinoa
240 mL (1 cup) water
200 g (7 oz) Greek yogurt (full-fat)
1 clove garlic: minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice (for sauce)
1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh dill
½ tsp (2.5 mL) sea salt (for sauce)
200 g (7 oz) cucumber: diced
150 g (5 oz) cherry tomatoes: halved
50 g (1.8 oz) red onion: thinly sliced
1 tbsp (15 mL) pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp (30 mL) toasted pine nuts
2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh mint leaves: torn
1 tsp (5 g) sumac

Instructions

Rinse Quinoa: Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
Cook Quinoa: Combine quinoa, water, and salt; boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Marinate Chicken: Whisk marinade ingredients; coat chicken and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Bake Chicken: Bake marinated chicken at 200°C (400°F) for 15-18 minutes.
Prepare Vegetables: Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, and slice red onion.
Make Tzatziki: Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt; refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Assemble Bowls: Divide quinoa, arrange chicken and vegetables, and top with tzatziki.
Finish & Serve: Drizzle with molasses, sprinkle with sumac, and garnish with pine nuts and mint.

Notes

For a richer tzatziki, use full-fat Greek yogurt and allow it to chill for at least 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: chicken, gyro, bowl, healthy, mediterranean, quinoa, tzatziki, greek, easy