Description
Savor the taste of Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros, where juicy marinated chicken meets warm pita bread and creamy tzatziki sauce. Each bite bursts with vibrant flavors from fresh vegetables, creating a delightful Mediterranean experience right in your home. Perfect for gatherings or a quick family dinner, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cucumber, grated (squeeze out excess water)
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown.
- 4. Warm the Pita Bread: Toast pita bread for about a minute on each side until soft.
- 5. Assemble Your Gyros: Slice grilled chicken and place it in warmed pitas. Top with tzatziki sauce, cucumber slices, tomatoes, and red onion rings.
- 6. Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg