Description
Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Gyros served with a creamy feta tzatziki sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound), sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or microwave for about 20 seconds until soft and pliable.
- To assemble the gyros, place a portion of the cooked chicken on each pita. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
- Roll up the pita to enclose the filling and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken marinade or drizzle some hot sauce over the finished gyros.
- You can substitute grilled vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini for a vegetarian option, or use lamb instead of chicken for a traditional gyro flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg