Description
Easy Chicken Gyros are a delightful twist on a classic Greek dish, featuring tender spiced chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for casual dinners or quick family meals, these gyros can be ready in just 10 minutes. Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece right from your kitchen—ideal for impressing friends or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 whole pita breads
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (diced tomatoes, lettuce, red onion)
- 2 tbsp high-quality olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 6-8 minutes per side.
- While the chicken cooks, chop tomatoes, lettuce, and onions into bite-sized pieces.
- On warm pita bread, layer sliced chicken, fresh veggies, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Wrap tightly and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg