Description
Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki is a delightful dish that whisks you away to Greece with every bite. Juicy, marinated chicken is wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with a refreshing tzatziki sauce made from creamy feta, Greek yogurt, and crisp cucumber. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these gyros are customizable and bursting with flavor. Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe that promises satisfaction for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano. Add chicken and coat well. Let marinate for at least one hour.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, feta cheese, and dill/mint until smooth.
- Preheat grill or pan to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165?F (74?C).
- Grill pita bread for one minute per side until warm.
- Slice chicken and layer it in pita with tzatziki sauce and desired toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, onions).
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg