Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls with Lemon Feta Sauce
🍗 Ingredients
Greek Chicken
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500 g chicken breast or thighs, sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp cumin
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Bowl Base
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2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or lemon rice
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1 cup cucumber, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup shredded lettuce
Lemon Feta Sauce
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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⅓ cup crumbled feta
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1 tbsp lemon juice + zest
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 clove garlic, grated
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Black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
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Kalamata olives
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Fresh dill or parsley
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Pita chips
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate & Cook Chicken
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Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Toss chicken in marinade (10 minutes minimum).
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Cook in a hot pan or grill until golden and juicy (6–8 minutes).
2. Make Lemon Feta Sauce
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Blend or whisk all sauce ingredients until creamy.
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Taste and adjust lemon or salt.
3. Assemble Bowls
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Add rice or quinoa to bowls.
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Top with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce.
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Drizzle generously with lemon feta sauce.
🌿 Serving Tips
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Add tzatziki for extra creaminess
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Make it low-carb with cauliflower rice
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Great for meal prep (store sauce separately)
❓ Quick Q & A
Q: Can I air-fry the chicken?
Yes — 180°C for 10–12 minutes, shaking once.
Q: No feta?
Use parmesan or extra yogurt with salt.
Q: Authentic gyro flavor?
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the marinade.