Ingredients
Chicken
- 500 g chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Tzatziki Sauce
- 200 Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped (optional)
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Serving
- 4 pita bread rounds
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Sliced cucumbers
- Lettuce leaves
- Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- Cut the chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but longer for better flavor (2-4 hours or overnight if possible).
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
- Grate the cucumber finely and squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped dill, chopped mint (if using), salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Refrigerate the Tzatziki sauce until ready to use.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers or cook directly in the pan.
- Grill the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side or until it's cooked through and has a nice char.
Assemble the Gyros:
- Warm the pita bread rounds in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Spread a generous spoonful of Tzatziki sauce onto each pita.
- Add the grilled chicken, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onions, sliced cucumbers, and lettuce leaves.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Serve:
- Serve your chicken gyros immediately while they're still warm and enjoy!Feel free to customize your gyros with additional toppings like olives, peppers, or hot sauce, according to your preferences.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken gryos
Amount per Serving
Calories
437
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
83
mg
28
%
Sodium
466
mg
20
%
Potassium
734
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
405
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
130
mg
13
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.