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Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki

Juicy Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemony Tzatziki Sauce

A flavorful blend of tender chicken marinated in lemon and herbs, served with refreshing tzatziki and toppings, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade and Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into strips
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt preferably full fat
  • 1 small cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Gyro Assembly
  • 4 pita breads whole wheat for serving
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • ½ red onion sliced

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Marinade and Grill Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and juices run clear.
Prepare Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble Gyros
  1. Place grilled chicken in pita breads and top with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your Greek Chicken Gyros!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyroCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference, adding more vegetables or your favorite sauces.

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