Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek cuisine with our Greek Chicken Gyros featuring a zesty lemon-herb marinade and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these gyros are quick to prepare and customizable to your taste. With succulent marinated chicken nestled in warm pita bread and topped with fresh veggies, each bite bursts with Mediterranean goodness. Whether enjoyed for lunch or dinner, this recipe is a flavorful escape that will transport you straight to the heart of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- Chopped lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cut chicken into strips and toss in the marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Warm pita breads on the grill for about one minute.
- Assemble your gyros by placing chicken strips in pita bread and topping with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg