Description
This Leftover Chicken Gyros Bowls recipe is a quick and flavorful way to transform your leftover cooked chicken into a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy, vibrant lunch or dinner featuring fresh vegetables, creamy tzatziki sauce, and tangy feta cheese, all served over a bed of rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice
- 2 cups leftover cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat to prepare for warming the chicken.
- Season chicken: Add shredded leftover chicken to the pan and season it evenly with salt and pepper.
- Warm chicken: Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and slightly crisped if desired.
- Assemble bowl: In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice as the base, followed by the warm chicken, then the diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- Add toppings: Spoon tzatziki sauce over the assembled ingredients and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese to add creaminess and tang.
- Serve: Serve the gyros bowls immediately while warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- You can substitute the rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different texture or to make it lower carb.
- Use Greek yogurt-based tzatziki sauce for authentic flavor and extra creaminess.
- Add olives or fresh herbs like parsley or dill to enhance the Mediterranean flavors.
- This recipe works well with chicken from a rotisserie or grilled leftovers for convenient meal prep.
