Meal Prep Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
1082 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Meal Prep Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls
Description
The Meal Prep Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls feature boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and a blend of herbs including oregano, dill, and thyme. The chicken is cooked until tender and sliced for serving over cooked quinoa or brown rice. A cucumber salad with cherry tomatoes and red onion contributes a fresh, crunchy texture. The tzatziki dressing is made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill, offering a cool and creamy accompaniment. Together, these elements create a balanced bowl with a mixture of herbaceous, tangy, and savory flavors.
The preparation involves marinating the chicken briefly, grilling or pan-cooking it to retain juiciness, and assembling the bowls with sides stored separately to maintain freshness. The dish is suited for make-ahead meal prep, providing a convenient and satisfying option for lunches or dinners. Pita bread serves as a versatile side to complement the bowl.
The recipe includes practical steps to portion ingredients into containers for storage up to five days refrigerated, making it easy to reheat chicken, grain, and bread before eating. The dressing and salad are kept chilled until serving to preserve their crispness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breast pounded to even thickness, large, boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup olive oil
- lemon juice of one
- 1 tablespoon oregano chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups quinoa or brown rice, cooked
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 pita bread
Cucumber Salad
- 1 cup cherry tomato diced
- 1 cucumber diced, peeled
- ¼ red onion diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Tzatziki Dressing
- ½ English cucumber peeled and diced
- 2 cups cold plain Greek yogurt
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- ⅓ cup dill chopped, fresh
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Dressing
- Puree all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor (see note below recipe first!). Cover and chill until ready to serve. (If you have time, make this a few hours in advance or the night before so that the flavors can marinate)
Cucumber Salad
- Combine cucumber salad ingredients, stir, and set aside until ready to use.
Chicken
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, dill, thyme, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Combine marinade and chicken in a large ziploc bag, seal and chill for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook chicken on the stove, or on the grill over medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes on each side until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice into strips.
Meal Prep
- Portion dressing, feta cheese, and cucumber salad into condiment cups. Fill three meal prep containers with brown rice (or quinoa), chicken, filled condiment cups, and pita bread. When ready to serve, remove condiment cups and heat chicken, rice, and pita bread before adding toppings.
Notes
- Store assembled bowls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to five days for convenient meal prep lunches or dinners.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop, but no more than 30 minutes to maintain texture.
- Keep the tzatziki dressing and cucumber salad separate from warm ingredients until ready to serve to retain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1082 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1082kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 136g | 45% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1262mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1772mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1097IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 15mg | 83% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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