Description
Savor the delectable flavors of Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce, where marinated chicken meets creamy tzatziki wrapped in warm pita bread. This dish is perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, transporting you to the Mediterranean with every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, you’ll impress family and friends alike with this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pita breads
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for marinating
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki by squeezing excess moisture from grated cucumber. In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill (if using). Chill in the fridge.
- Preheat grill or skillet on medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F).
- Let chicken rest before slicing into strips.
- Assemble gyros by placing sliced chicken in warm pita and topping with tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg