Description
A flavorful Greek-inspired chicken gyro with a zesty lemon-herb marinade and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken breasts with the marinade and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Grill chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Slice chicken into thin strips.
- Warm pita bread and fill with chicken, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
- Substitute grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges for added zest.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek chicken gyros, lemon-herb marinade, tzatziki, grilled chicken, Mediterranean