Description
Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of a Greek chicken gyro in a convenient and healthy bowl, perfect for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 (10 ounce) package of chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken bakes, prepare the marinade: whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and parsley in a small bowl.
- Once chicken is cooked, let it cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Add the chopped chicken to the bowl.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For meal prep, divide the components into individual containers, keeping the tzatziki sauce separate until ready to serve to prevent the bowl from becoming soggy.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or bell peppers to your bowl.
- Serve with warm pita bread or quinoa for a more substantial meal.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg