Description
Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki is a vibrant dish that combines juicy, marinated chicken with a creamy, refreshing sauce. Nestled in warm pita bread and accompanied by fresh vegetables, this meal promises to excite your palate and impress your guests. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, these gyros are versatile and easy to prepare, making them a must-try for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt (to taste), and pepper (to taste). Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight.
- Prepare Your Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F or 200°C).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C). Let it rest before slicing.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained of excess moisture), garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt (to taste), and pepper (to taste) in a bowl.
- Assemble Your Gyros: Slice grilled chicken into strips and warm pita bread. Fill pita pockets with chicken and fresh veggies like lettuce or tomatoes.
- Serve: Top generously with tzatziki sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg