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Greek Chicken Gyros

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Halal

Description

These Greek Chicken Gyros are a delicious and healthy meal option. Marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and served in warm pita bread with refreshing tzatziki sauce and a variety of fresh toppings.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or mint)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Gyros:

  • 4 pita bread rounds
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken slices, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Grill the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken on a grill or stovetop until fully cooked.
  4. Assemble Gyros: Warm pita bread, top with grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, feta cheese, and parsley.
  5. Serve: Enjoy these delicious Greek Chicken Gyros immediately.

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can use lamb or pork instead of chicken for a traditional gyro taste.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings with olives, bell peppers, or any other favorite vegetables.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 gyro
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg