Scorched Rice Loaded Chicken Gyros Bowl

Step 1

To make this chicken gyro bowl, start by preparing the chicken according to this recipe.

Step 2

Once you're ready to prepare the salad, make the tzatziki. Wash and chop the Persian cucumbers and add them to a bowl alongside the greek yogurt, garlic cloves, lemon juice, dried dill, fresh mint, and kosher salt. Mix well, until all of the ingredients are incorporated into the yogurt.

Step 3

Cover the bowl, then transfer it to the refrigerator and allow it to set while you prepare the rest of the bowl.

Step 4

Next, prepare the scorched rice. Cook the rice according to your favorite method and allow it to cool.

Step 5

Once the rice is cool, heat a pan, on the stove, over high heat, and add in the butter.

Step 6

Add the cooked rice to the pan with the melted butter and press it flat with a spatula, repeatedly, for 4-5 minutes, or until the rice is crispy on the bottom.

Step 7

Once it's done, remove it from the heat and set it aside.

Step 8

Next, prepare the salad by washing and chopping the romaine lettuce, baby tomatoes, and Persian cucumbers, and adding them to a large bowl alongside the kalamata olives, feta cheese, chicken, and quick marinated red onions. Finally, add in the scorched rice.

Step 9

Remove the tzatziki from the fridge and pour it on top of the salad.

Step 10

Toss to fully combine, then serve and enjoy!