Easy Chicken Gyro

Easy Chicken Gyro

Easy chicken gyro recipe with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and homemade tzatziki on a warm pita round.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Gyros

  • 6 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped

Chicken

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips

Tzatziki

  • 1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
Make the tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, oil, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, then cover and refrigerate until needed.

Step 3
Make the chicken: Whisk garlic, lemon juice, oil, oregano, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 4
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Step 5
Remove chicken from the marinade and place onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6
Broil in the preheated oven until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 7
While the chicken is resting, make the gyros: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each pita in the hot skillet until warm and soft, about 1 minute per side.

Step 8
Top warm pitas with chicken strips, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Step 9
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

441
Calories
18g
Fat
39g
Carbs
30g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 441
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol71mg 24%
Sodium399mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate39g 14%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars6g
Protein30g
Vitamin C22mg 110%
Calcium104mg 8%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium472mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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