Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe
These Greek Chicken Gyros are a delicious and flavorful meal filled with marinated grilled chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in warm pita bread.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 pieces of warm pita bread
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Fresh vegetables: sliced tomatoes, red onion, shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F).
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: Combine grated cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl; chill.
- Assemble the Gyros: Warm pita bread and layer with grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies. Roll tightly and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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