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Succulent Chicken Gyros

Experience the flavors of Greece with these succulent chicken gyros. Marinated in a zesty Greek yogurt mixture and served in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and homemade tzatziki, you'll find yourself transported to a Mediterranean paradise.
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
647
CALORIES
$5.42
PER SERVING
Succulent Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
MARINADE
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Chicken Tenders
2 lbs chicken tenders
Greek Yogurt
3/4 cup greek yogurt
Lemon
1 whole lemon
juiced
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Dried Oregano
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt
1 tsp salt
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
ASSEMBLY
Tzatziki
1 1/2 cups tzatziki
Pita Bread
4 whole pita bread
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Tomato
1 whole tomato
chopped
Fresh Parsley
1/2 cup fresh parsley
chopped
Red Onion
1 small red onion
thinly sliced
Directions
MARINADE
20 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Pat dry the chicken tenders and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and minced garlic.
3
Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
COOKING
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
5
Using tongs, remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess yogurt, and sear it in the pan for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
ASSEMBLY
6
Warm the pita bread and spread homemade tzatziki on each.
7
Add chicken, tomatoes, parsley, and sliced onion to the pita bread.
8
Serve immediately with a drizzle of lemon juice.
Health Info
Macros
47g
CARBS
19g
FAT
65g
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?