Mediterranean Chicken Gyros
Enjoy a delightful culinary journey to Greece with Mediterranean Chicken Gyros, a quick and flavorful dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for both busy weeknights and festive weekend gatherings, these gyros feature marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita bread, topped with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce. With a burst of spices and healthy ingredients, this recipe is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and satisfying texture in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Sliced chicken breast
- Shredded lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced chicken in olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet or grill pan over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Warm the pita bread briefly on the skillet.
- Assemble each gyro by layering shredded lettuce, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese inside the pita.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg