Description

Experience a burst of flavors with homemade chicken gyros wrapped in warm pita bread and drizzled with refreshing tzatziki sauce. This dish combines juicy, marinated chicken with the coolness of yogurt and crisp cucumbers, creating a culinary delight that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable, these gyros are sure to impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
1 medium cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
4 pita bread rounds
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp dried oregano
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
In a bowl, mix grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Heat pita bread on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 1 minute per side until warm.
Slice grilled chicken into strips, layer on warm pita with fresh veggies like tomatoes and lettuce, then drizzle with tzatziki sauce.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add other veggies such as bell peppers or onions. Leftover gyros can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.