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Flavorful Greek Chicken Gyros

Enjoy mouthwatering Greek chicken gyros right from your own kitchen! Marinated in a mixture of lemon, garlic, and oregano, this chicken will have everyone begging for more. Served with a tangy tzatziki sauce and crisp, fresh vegetables, it's perfect for family lunches and gatherings.
4
1 hr 14 min
TOTAL TIME
496
CALORIES
$2.05
PER SERVING
Flavorful Greek Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1/4 cup olive oil
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
Pita Bread
6 whole pita bread
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup tzatziki sauce
Shredded Lettuce
1 cup shredded lettuce
Tomatoes
1 cup tomatoes
diced
Cucumber
1 cup cucumber
thinly sliced
Red Onion
1/2 cup red onion
thinly sliced
Lemon Juice
3 tbsp lemon juice
Dried Oregano
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
10 STEPS
1 hr
PREP TIME
14 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 14 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Pat the chicken dry and pound any thick parts of the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
2
In a bowl or resealable freezer bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3
Add chicken to the marinade and mix well to ensure chicken is coated equally.
4
Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, for optimal flavor allow to marinate for 3-4 hours.
5
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
6
Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on one side.
7
Using tongs, flip the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and juices run clear.
8
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
9
Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 30 seconds each side.
10
Assemble gyros by placing sliced chicken on the pita bread, and topping with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce. Fold the pita and enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
39g
CARBS
22g
FAT
31g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I marinate the chicken for Chicken Gyros?
How do I make the tzatziki sauce?
Do I have to use specifically pita bread for Chicken Gyros?
How can I ensure my chicken is cooked perfectly?
I’m pressed for time, can I quick marinate the chicken?
My tzatziki sauce tastes too tangy/sharp, how do I balance it?
What are the essential toppings for Chicken Gyros?
Can I add any other additional toppings to my Chicken Gyros?
I have leftover tzatziki sauce, what can I use it with?
I don't have a grill, can I still make Chicken Gyros?