Chicken Gyros
Chicken Gyros are a mouthwatering Mediterranean dish that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender, marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce wrapped in soft pita bread, this recipe is perfect for any occasionfrom casual family dinners to entertaining friends. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, Chicken Gyros deliver a flavor-packed experience that will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 soft pita breads
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165F).
- 3. Prepare the sauce: Combine Greek yogurt with lemon juice and oregano in a small bowl.
- 4. Slice the chicken after resting for a few minutes.
- 5. Assemble gyros: Place sliced chicken into warm pita bread with preferred toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, onions) and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- 6. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg