Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious Mediterranean Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce. This dish features tender, marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, casual gatherings, or meal prep, these gyros are easily customizable to suit your taste. The combination of juicy chicken and crisp vegetables, along with the creamy yogurt sauce, creates a satisfying and healthy option that everyone will love. Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this easy recipe that brings the taste of Greece right to your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 pita or flatbreads
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices in a bowl. Coat the chicken and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a grill pan over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- Prepare tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs in a bowl. Season to taste.
- Warm pita bread and layer it with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg