Description
Mediterranean Chicken Gyros are a flavorful delight that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen. Juicy, marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm pita bread, accompanied by fresh toppings and creamy tzatziki sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home, offering a burst of vibrant flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp dill (fresh or dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- 2. Grill the chicken: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
- 3. Prepare the sauce: Mix diced cucumber with Greek yogurt and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4. Warm the pita: Grill pita bread for about 1 minute on each side until warm.
- 5. Assemble gyros: Slice grilled chicken and layer it in pita with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- 6. Serve: Drizzle with extra tzatziki and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg