Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki
Savor the rich aromas of marinated chicken and creamy feta tzatziki in these delightful gyros, inspired by the vibrant flavors of Greece.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine chicken breasts in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- For the tzatziki, mix grated cucumber with yogurt, crumbled feta, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Warm pita bread in a skillet or oven until soft.
- Assemble gyros by laying grilled chicken slices on pita, drizzle with tzatziki, and add tomatoes and red onions.
- Roll up the pita and serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and ensure yogurt is thick for creamy tzatziki.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg