Description
Chicken gyros with tzatziki sauce are a delightful Mediterranean dish that brings the flavors of Greece right to your table. Juicy marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm pita bread, topped with fresh veggies and a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 4 pita breads
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts well and marinate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- 2. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate while the chicken marinates.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165?F). Let rest before slicing.
- 4. Warm the Pita Bread: Heat pita breads on the grill or in a skillet until soft.
- 5. Assemble Your Gyros: Slice chicken into strips and layer into warmed pitas with fresh veggies like lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- 6. Serve and Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg