Description
Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. This delightful dish features tender chicken marinated in a zesty lemon-herb mixture, grilled to perfection, and served in warm pita bread alongside a creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, these gyros will transport your taste buds to sunny Greece with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and water squeezed out
- 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Warm pita bread for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best results.
- Make the Tzatziki: In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess. Grill each side for about 6-7 minutes or until cooked through (165°F).
- Assemble Gyros: Let chicken rest for five minutes before slicing into strips. Serve on pita with tzatziki sauce and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg