Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade
Delicious Greek chicken gyros marinated in a zesty lemon-herb blend, served in warm pita with fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Poultry
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
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut the chicken into strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill for a minute.
- Assemble the gyros by placing chicken, tzatziki, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions in the pita.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating overnight. Customize toppings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg