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Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Delicious and flavorful chicken gyros served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for a quick meal or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano Dried
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber Cucumber Grated and drained
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Fresh or dried
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Gyro Assembly
  • 4 pitas Pita Bread Warm
  • 1 cup Tomato Sliced
  • 1 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Lettuce Shredded

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  3. Remove from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Assemble the Gyros
  1. Warm the pita bread on the grill for a minute.
  2. Layer sliced chicken, tomato, red onion, and lettuce on each pita.
  3. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and wrap the pita around the filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with extra tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.

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