Chicken Gyro Bowls

 

I told myself I'd try a new recipe this week~although I'm sure if I look back through my blog, I'll find a similar recipe. 😁 Oh well, we won't have to search long for this one! A traditional gyro uses lamb and a pita pocket. This recipe uses grilled chicken, and skips the pita bread. Most at the store are filled with preservatives that I choose not to eat on a regular basis. The dressing/sauce is also homemade so I know the ingredients! Get ready for lots of fresh herbs.  Hope you try this for a refreshing change; enjoy!

Chicken Gyro Bowls

Ingredients for meat:

-1 lb raw chicken breast (or ground chicken, turkey)

-1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint

-2 tsp chopped fresh oregano

-3/4 tsp sea salt

-1/2 tsp onion powder

-1/2 tsp garlic powder

-1/2 tsp ground cumin

-1/2 tsp ground coriander

-1/2 tsp ground black pepper

-1/4 tsp ground allspice

Ingredients for bowls:

-8 leaves butter lettuce (or your favorite lettuce)

-2 cups cooked brown rice

-1 cup chopped tomato

-1 cup chopped cucumber

-1 cup sliced red onion

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup Fixate Tzatziki sauce (see recipe below)

Preheat grill/pan to medium high heat. Combine all spices in large mixing bowl and cover chicken with spices. Cook through and set aside. Assemble bowls with 1/4 cup rice, tomato, cucumber, onion and lettuce; add chopped chicken and feta cheese, and top each with 2 Tbsp of the sauce. More or less ingredients can be added per preference. The serving is for 4 bowls.

Fixate Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients:

-1 cup plain Greek yogurt

-1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

-1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

-1 clove garlic

-1/2 tsp sea salt

-1/2 coarsely chopped seeded cucumber (approx. 1/2 a medium)

-2 tsp fresh dill

-2 tsp mint leaves

-1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Refrigerate up to 4-5 days.