15-Min Chicken Gyro Bowl with Tzatziki
Seasoned pan-seared chicken over rice with cucumber, tomato, and a quick tzatziki—Mediterranean flavors in one skillet. Crispy edges, cool sauce, done in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium Roma tomato
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry. Season generously with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving until golden and internal temp reads 165°F.
- 4
While chicken cooks, whisk Greek yogurt with half the lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Dice cucumber and tomato. Slice chicken against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Divide rice between bowls, top with chicken, cucumber, and tomato. Drizzle tzatziki and remaining lemon juice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- meat thermometer
- small bowl (for tzatziki)
- cutting board
- knife
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