Description
Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Gyros served with a creamy feta tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
- To assemble the gyros, place a generous amount of mixed greens on each pita, followed by sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle with the creamy feta tzatziki.
- Roll the pita tightly and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken marinade.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg