Mediterranean Chicken Gyros
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greece with these Mediterranean Chicken Gyros. This delightful recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or lively gatherings, featuring marinated chicken paired with fresh vegetables and a creamy tzatziki sauce. Easy to customize, these gyros offer a healthy, satisfying meal that your family and friends will love. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this flavorful dish that combines robust spices and fresh ingredients into a culinary experience worth sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced chicken breast (about 1 lb)
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup)
- Red onion (1 medium)
- Crumbled feta cheese (½ cup)
- Tzatziki sauce (½ cup)
- Olive oil (1 tbsp)
- Pita bread (4 pieces)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Start by marinating the sliced chicken in olive oil and your choice of spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Warm the pita bread briefly in a pan or microwave.
- To assemble, fill each pita with shredded lettuce, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley before wrapping up the pita.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg