Chicken Gyros Recipe
A quick and flavorful chicken gyros with garlic yogurt sauce, crisp veggies, and warm pita.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 4 pitas pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup cucumber, sliced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken until cooked through and juices run clear, about 6-8 minutes per side. Slice thin.
- Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or oven.
- Spread tzatziki on pita, layer chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber. Roll to form gyro.
Notes
Tip: For a faster version, use pre-cooked chicken and store-bought tzatziki.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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