20-Min Crispy Chicken Gyro Bowl
Seasoned chicken thighs seared until crispy, served over rice with cucumber, tomato, and a garlicky tzatziki that ties everything together. No marinating, no fuss—weeknight Mediterranean done in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
6 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Pat chicken dry, season generously with salt, pepper, and oregano on both sides.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear chicken without moving for 5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Step 4
Flip and cook another 4 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board.
Step 5
Stir Greek yogurt with lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.
Step 6
Slice chicken, divide rice into bowls, top with chicken, cucumber, tomato, and tzatziki.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.



