Description
Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros are a delicious way to experience the vibrant flavors of Greece right in your kitchen. Tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce come together in warm pita bread for an unforgettable meal. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings or casual barbecues, inviting everyone to enjoy a taste of Mediterranean magic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare vegetables: While the chicken cooks, chop cucumbers and tomatoes and thinly slice red onion.
- Warm pita bread: Lightly toast or microwave pita bread until pliable.
- Assemble gyros: Slice cooked chicken into strips and layer onto warm pita with veggies and tzatziki sauce. Roll tightly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg