Mediterranean Chicken Gyros
Delightful Mediterranean Chicken Gyros that bring the spirit of summer evenings to your table with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken on a grill or pan until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let rest and slice into strips.
- Prepare the tzatziki by combining yogurt, feta, and dill in a bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm each pita bread in a skillet or oven until soft.
- Assemble the gyros by layering sliced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki in each pita.
Notes
For an even richer taste, marinate the chicken overnight. Feel free to experiment with additional toppings like olives or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg