Chicken Gyros
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greece with our Chicken Gyros recipe. This easy-to-make dish features succulent marinated chicken grilled to perfection, wrapped in warm pita bread, and topped with fresh vegetables and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these Chicken Gyros will impress your family and friends alike. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a meal that’s not only delicious but also nutritious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small romaine heart, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 English cucumber, diced and sliced
- 6 pitas (or flatbreads)
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill weed, lemon juice, diced cucumber, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, minced garlic, turmeric, coriander, salt, black pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper flakes for 1–4 hours.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let it rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the pitas briefly on the grill or skillet. Assemble by layering each pita with chopped chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, cucumber slices, and tzatziki sauce. Top with feta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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