Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Pita Gyros, a Mediterranean delight that combines marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce all wrapped in soft pita bread. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying meal that bursts with flavor in every bite.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut chicken into strips and coat well with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Warm pita breads on the grill or skillet for about 1 minute per side.
- Assemble gyros by placing grilled chicken in warm pita and adding tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg