Description
A flavorful dish made with seasoned chicken, served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Warm pita breads on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble gyros by placing chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce in pita.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red onion and feta cheese.
- Chicken can be substituted with lamb or beef.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Gyros, Tzatziki, Greek food, pita