Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Easy Chicken Gyros, where tender marinated chicken meets fresh veggies and a creamy sauce, all wrapped in soft pita bread. This quick and customizable dish will transport you to the Mediterranean with every bite. Perfect for casual dinners or gatherings, it promises smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 soft pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and setting them aside.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix Greek yogurt with a splash of lemon juice, salt, and additional oregano in a small bowl.
- Assemble gyros: Slice the cooked chicken thinly and wrap it in pita bread with prepared veggies and sauce. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg