Mediterranean Chicken Gyros
Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with our Mediterranean Chicken Gyros. This delightful recipe combines tender, marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, these gyros are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced chicken breast
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Tzatziki sauce
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Chop cherry tomatoes and red onion; set aside.
- Warm pita bread slightly.
- Fill each pita with shredded lettuce, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese if using.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and olive oil.
- Wrap tightly and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg