Description
Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Gyros served with a creamy feta tzatziki sauce, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cucumber, grated
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, feta cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill for a minute on each side.
- Assemble the gyros by placing chicken in the pita, topping with tzatziki sauce, and garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for a stronger flavor.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Feel free to add other toppings like tomatoes or onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg