Description
Enjoy the flavors of Greece with these delicious Greek Chicken Gyros. Marinated chicken is grilled to perfection, then wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 4 pieces of warm pita bread
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Fresh vegetables: sliced tomatoes, red onion, shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Assemble the gyros: Slice the chicken. Warm pita bread, then top with chicken slices, tzatziki sauce, and fresh vegetables.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Greek Chicken Gyros!
Notes
- You can also cook the chicken in a skillet or bake it in the oven.
- Feel free to customize your gyros with additional toppings like feta cheese or kalamata olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg