Leftover Chicken Gyros Bowls
Transform leftover chicken into a flavorful meal with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki in just 15 minutes.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover cooked chicken, shredded Can use rotisserie chicken or homemade
- 1 cup cooked rice Any variety works well
- 1 cup diced tomatoes Fresh or canned
- 1 cup cucumber, diced Adds crunch
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced For a flavor kick
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce Creamy and tangy
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled For extra richness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
- to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Shred the chicken if not done.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season your shredded chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the hot oil.
- Allow the chicken to warm for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly crispy on the edges.
Assembly
- Layer the bottom of a serving bowl with the cooked rice.
- Add the warmed chicken on top of the rice.
- Top with diced tomatoes and cucumber.
- Sprinkle sliced red onions over the top.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce generously over the assembled ingredients.
- Finish by sprinkling crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Serve immediately for the freshest experience.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Separate tzatziki for best freshness. Can be frozen before adding vegetables.