Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls
Estimated $4.51 recipe · $2.25 per serving (US / USD)
Lemony chicken over rice with chopped salad, yogurt, and warm pita strips.
The recipe
Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls
Lemony chicken over rice with chopped salad, yogurt, and warm pita strips.
Ingredients
- 300g chicken thigh
- 150g rice
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 cucumber
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 pita bread
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Estimated recipe cost
$4.51 for 2 servings · $2.25 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g chicken thighPlanning assumption · $3.50 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $2.31 |
| 150g riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 150g | $0.29 |
| 1 tomatoRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $0.59 |
| 1/2 cucumberPlanning assumption · $0.70 / 300 g · Assumes 300 g per item | $0.35 |
| 2 tbsp Greek yogurtRetail benchmark · $3.28 / 907 g · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.11 |
| 1 pita breadPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 567 g · Assumes 35 g per item | $0.19 |
| 1 tsp dried oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| Juice of 1/2 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| Estimated total | $4.51 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Combine dried oregano, lemon juice, garlic powder (or minced garlic), 1/2 tsp salt, and a grind of pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate at least 5 min.
- Cook the rice: bring 300ml salted water to a boil, add rice, cover and simmer 12 min. Rest off heat 5 min, then fluff.
- Heat a griddle or heavy pan over high heat with a little oil. Cook the chicken thighs 6–7 min per side until charred at the edges and cooked through. Rest 3 min, then slice.
- Dice the tomato and cucumber. Mix together with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil if you like.
- Warm the pita in the dry pan for 30 seconds per side until puffed and soft.
- Build the bowls: rice base, chicken slices, tomato-cucumber mix, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and a piece of warm pita on the side. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of dried oregano.
Recipe notes
Add olives and pickled onions if you want it to feel more like a Friday fakeaway.
Estimated nutrition per serving
606 kcal · 38g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.