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
- 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.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken on a grill or stovetop until fully cooked.
- Assemble Gyros: Warm pita bread, top with grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, feta cheese, and parsley.
- 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