Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Greek-inspired meal with these easy chicken gyros. Tender marinated chicken is wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken slices and coat well. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Warm pita bread in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble gyros: spread tzatziki on pita, add lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and cooked chicken.
- Fold pita and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
- Add feta cheese or olives for a more authentic Greek taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek chicken gyros, easy gyros, 30-minute meal, tzatziki chicken, quick dinner