Description
Greek Chicken Gyros are a delightful culinary journey to the Mediterranean, featuring tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection, nestled in soft pita bread, and topped with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki. This easy-to-make dish brings vibrant flavors and textures to your dinner table, making it perfect for gatherings or a cozy meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
- Preheat grill or oven: Heat grill to medium-high or set oven to broil at 450°F (230°C).
- Cook the chicken: Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature) or bake on a lined sheet for 20-25 minutes.
- Slice the chicken: Rest cooked chicken for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Assemble the gyros: Warm pita bread slightly, then fill with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
- Enjoy your delicious gyros!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg