Description
Chicken Gyros are a flavorful and satisfying Greek dish that combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience that transports you to vibrant Greek tavernas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cucumber, grated (for tzatziki)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for tzatziki)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Coat chicken breasts with the marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about six minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F/75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Warm pita bread on the grill or skillet until soft.
- Assemble gyros by layering sliced chicken, cucumber slices, lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce in pita pockets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg