Mediterranean Chicken Gyros: Easy Recipe with Creamy Feta Tzatziki
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Chicken Gyros paired with a creamy feta tzatziki sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Greece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- 4 pitas
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
- Warm the pitas on the grill for about a minute.
- Assemble the gyros by placing chicken strips, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in the pita.
- Serve with creamy feta tzatziki on top.
Notes
- For the tzatziki, blend feta cheese with Greek yogurt, diced cucumbers, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Gyros, Tzatziki, Feta