Chicken Pita Gyros with Tzatziki
Enjoy easy and flavorful Chicken Pita Gyros with Tzatziki at home! A perfect meal prep option that brings Greek-inspired goodness to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Slice chicken into strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Warm pita breads briefly on the grill or in a pan until soft.
- Assemble gyros by layering grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion in each pita.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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