Description
A flavorful chicken gyros recipe with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry the chicken until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a pan.
- Assemble the gyros by placing chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce in the pita.
- Wrap the pita and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red onion or feta cheese.
- Try using a homemade tzatziki for the best taste.
- Serve with a side of fries or a salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyros
- 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, Greek Food, Healthy Recipe