Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Easy Chicken Gyros, ready in just 10 minutes! This recipe showcases tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices, all wrapped in soft pita bread with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a spontaneous gathering, these gyros are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (cucumber, tomatoes, red onion)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into strips and toss them in the marinade for at least 10 minutes. For deeper flavor, marinate longer if possible.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and cook marinated chicken strips until golden brown (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Warm Pita Bread: While cooking the chicken, warm pita bread until soft.
- Assemble Gyros: Layer cooked chicken on warm pitas with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Wrap tightly.
- Serve immediately while warm with extra tzatziki on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg