Chicken Pita Gyros with Tzatziki
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Enjoy flavorful Chicken Pita Gyros with Tzatziki at home! Quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying—try this easy recipe today.
- Author: Violeta
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Slice the chicken into strips and add to the marinade; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken strips for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Warm pita breads briefly on the grill or in a dry pan.
- Assemble gyros by layering grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion in each pita.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (about 230g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg