Description
Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki is a flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breast to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken into strips.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble gyros by placing chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and tzatziki in the pita.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for more flavor.
- Use store-bought tzatziki for convenience.
- Customize toppings with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Lemon-Herb Marinade, Tzatziki