Description
Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros are a culinary delight that bring the vibrant flavors of Greece right to your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe features marinated chicken grilled to perfection, wrapped in warm pita bread, and topped with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a family meal, these gyros will impress everyone around the table while filling your home with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano (preferably Greek)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 soft pita breads
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced onions
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internally cooked to 165°F (75°C).
- Make Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill or mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Slice the Chicken: Let cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Assemble Gyros: Warm pita bread slightly on the grill or stove. Place sliced chicken inside each pita along with tomatoes and onions. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with additional herbs if desired and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg