Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls with Lemon Garlic Sauce

(High-Protein • Fresh • Weight Watchers-Friendly)

Juicy marinated chicken, crisp veggies, fluffy rice, and creamy lemon garlic sauce — a complete Mediterranean meal in one bowl 😍

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

For the Bowls:

• 2 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice

• 1 cup chopped cucumber

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cup sliced red onion

• ¼ cup kalamata olives (optional)

• ¼ cup crumbled feta (optional)

Lemon Garlic Sauce:

• ¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic, grated

• ½ tsp dried dill or parsley

• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Marinate chicken:
   In a bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate 20–30 minutes (or overnight).

2. Cook chicken:
   Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

3. Make sauce:
   Stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.

4. Assemble bowls:
   Divide rice into bowls. Top with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta.

5. Drizzle & serve:
   Spoon lemon garlic sauce over bowls and enjoy!

💡 Tips

• For smoky flavor: Add pinch smoked paprika.

• For meal prep: Store components separately up to 4 days.

• For low-carb: Use cauliflower rice.

🔄 Variations

• Wrap version: Serve in whole wheat pita.

• Dairy-free: Use tahini-lemon sauce instead.

• Vegetarian: Replace chicken with grilled halloumi or chickpeas.

🔢 Weight Watchers Points (Approx.)

• With brown rice, yogurt sauce & feta:
  5–6 points per bowl

• Low-carb version (cauliflower rice, no feta):
  2–3 points per bowl

❓Q & A

Q: Can I bake the chicken?
A: Yes — bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–22 minutes.

Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
A: Yes — adds more juiciness.

Q: Is this freezer-friendly?
A: Chicken only — freeze up to 2 months.