Description
Savor the delightful taste of Easy Chicken Gyros, where tender marinated chicken meets fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. This dish promises to transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 soft pita breads
- 2 cups crisp lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped cucumber (optional), salt, and pepper. Chill in the fridge.
- Lightly warm pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Fill each pita with sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg