Description
Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki is a flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken with fresh toppings and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
- 1 tomato (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Warm pita breads on the grill for 1 minute.
- Assemble gyros by placing sliced chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and tzatziki on pita.
- Wrap and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor.
- Enjoy with extra tzatziki on the side.
- Substitute chicken with lamb or beef if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Lemon-Herb Marinade, Tzatziki