Description
A simple recipe for Greek Chicken Gyros.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken breast to the marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-cook the chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
- Warm the pita breads on a grill or in a pan.
- Assemble the gyros by placing chicken, tzatziki, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion in each pita.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for better flavor.
- Use fresh vegetables for a crisp texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Chicken Gyros, Greek Recipe