Description
Indulge in flavorful Chicken Gyros, featuring juicy grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and creamy yogurt sauce wrapped in warm pita—perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 3. Rest & Slice: Allow the grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- 4. Prepare Your Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5. Assemble Your Gyros: Layer warm pita with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, and drizzle with yogurt sauce. Top with feta if desired.
Notes
- Customize fillings by adding bell peppers or olives for variety.
- For a creamier sauce, add fresh dill or cucumber to the yogurt mixture.
- Warm your pita before serving for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg