Description
Delicious Greek Chicken Gyros that are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, coating them evenly. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the marinated chicken for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Once done, slice the chicken thinly.
- Warm the pita breads in the oven or on a skillet.
- Assemble the gyros by placing sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes, and sliced onions in each pita.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours for more flavor. Enjoy with a Greek salad or extra tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Gyros, Greek Chicken, Mediterranean, Quick Dinner, Family Meal