Name: Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Bowl Meal Prep Idea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves minced; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups cooked quinoa; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1 cucumber diced; 1/2 red onion thinly sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Description

This Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Bowl is a vibrant meal prep solution featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, whole grains, and creamy tzatziki. It offers balanced nutrition and bright flavors ideal for lunches and dinners all week.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 cup Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 garlic cloves minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups cooked quinoa

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

1 cucumber diced

1/2 red onion thinly sliced

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup tzatziki sauce

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Instructions

1. Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl

2. Add chicken and coat well, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour

3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through

4. Let chicken rest then slice into strips

5. Mix grated cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and olive oil to make tzatziki

6. Divide quinoa among containers and top with chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta

7. Spoon tzatziki over each bowl or pack separately

8. Garnish with parsley and mint before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: meal prep
Method: grilling
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 600
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 4
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: mediterranean chicken, gyro bowl, meal prep, healthy bowls, greek chicken, tzatziki