Description
Chicken gyros with tzatziki sauce are a deliciously satisfying Mediterranean dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. This recipe features marinated, grilled chicken nestled in warm pita bread and topped with fresh veggies and a creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or lively gatherings, these gyros promise to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts in the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165?F (75?C).
- Slice and Serve: Let cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Assemble Gyros: Warm pita bread slightly and fill each pocket with sliced chicken, veggies like tomatoes and lettuce, then drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Enjoy! Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg