Greek-inspired Chicken Gyros are quick and easy to make on a busy night with herb-marinated chicken, lemon-cucumber salad, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in a soft flatbread for a breeze. Your family will love eating this easy Chicken Gyros recipe during their weekly rotation!
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Why this recipe works
Simple – these gyroscopes come together so quickly and are totally home-friendly. If you’re not an onion fan, skip them, and if you like feta cheese (bless your sweetheart), top it up.
A great introduction to Mediterranean food – If you love Mediterranean food, you’ll love this healthy gyroscope. If you’re new to the kitchen, wow is the perfect place to start. One bite and you’ll be a lifelong convert!
Meal Planning – This chicken can easily be doubled. When you need an easy, delicious and healthy meal, divide all the ingredients and take them out throughout the week. These healthy gyros are great for dinner, but they’re also great for work lunches!
Healthy – When you’re craving something delicious and healthy, you can’t beat these easy gyroscopes. Chicken is high in protein and low in saturated fat, Mediterranean seasoning adds tons of flavor without calories, and red peppers and onions provide antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Garnish with lettuce, tomato and some tzatziki sauce and devour!
Ingredients
½ lb chicken fillets – halve thick fillets lengthwise
white or whole wheat bread
crumbled feta
5 Minute Tzatziki Sauce
green leafy lettuce
Marinade
½ cup olive oil
lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon herbs de Provence – or Italian seasoning (see note)
Cucumber Salad
½ cucumber – sliced or chopped, see note
½ cup cherry tomatoes – halved
¼ red onion – thinly sliced
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Sprinkle with fresh dill – optional
Instructions
step 1
In a blender, add Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, 2 cloves of garlic, white vinegar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth; set aside.
Step 2
In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together 4 garlic cloves, juice of 1 lemon, red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Add the chicken strips and stir to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.
Step 4
Preheat oven grill and position grill about 6 inches from heat source.
Step 5
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Place chicken on a large baking sheet.
Step 6
Roast chicken in preheated oven until light brown in the center and no longer pink, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
Step 7
Place cooked chicken on a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; place each flatbread in the skillet until warm and tender, about 2 minutes per flatbread.
Step 9
Serve warm bread with chicken strips, yogurt sauce, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
Fold or roll the pita like a sandwich. enjoy!
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Notes:
Use fresh herbs: You can also use fresh herbs in place of dried herbs. Substitute 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley for the Herbs Provence/Italian seasoning.
Cucumbers: You can use regular cucumbers, but since my homemade tzatziki dressing uses half English cucumbers, I only use half English cucumbers in my cucumber salad here!
Add bell peppers: Sometimes I add sautéed bell pepper flakes and it tastes great. So if you have chili on hand, I highly recommend you try this.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal Carbohydrates: 4g Protein: 37g Fat: 23g Saturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 14g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 109mg Sodium: 787 mg, Potassium: 757 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 263 IU, Vitamin C: 10 mg, Calcium: 32 mg, Iron: 2 mg
Ideas for tweaking this recipe
I like to treat these chicken gyros as Greek tacos, which means stacking all the toppings on top. If you want more ideas, I can suggest adding halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumbers, tzatziki sauce, red pepper sauce, feta cheese, red onion (or pickled red onion), chopped kalamata Olives, chopped lettuce, or even chickpeas, if you will. feel again
If you want to skip the pita, consider making them into Greek Gyro Bowls. Just place the prepared rice (or other grain) in the bottom of the bowl, then top with the chicken and any other toppings you like. Save the sauce for last. good to eat!
For a low-carb option, skip the pita and rice and make a healthy gyro salad. Swap the rice and pita for lettuce at the bottom of the bowl, then toss all your favorite toppings on top with a tzatziki dressing.
Expert Tips
If you’re someone who loves all these dressings and sauces, you’re in for a treat. My tzatziki sauce goes well with these healthy gyros. If you like red peppers but prefer sauce, try this version.
If you want to make the chicken ahead of time, I suggest you keep the whole breasts in the refrigerator and slice them when you’re ready to eat (after reheating) to keep them as moist as possible.
For juicy chicken, you should marinate for 2-3 hours (or overnight). Try this easy chicken marinade. Instead of vinegar and mustard, replace the Italian seasoning with a Mediterranean seasoning if you have it.
If you like the taste of grilled chicken, grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 6-10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
Chicken can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or you can freeze it in an airtight container/ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw chicken and/or microwave chicken, 1 minute at a time, until just heated through.
More Delicious Mediterranean Recipes
Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Chili Sauce
Lemony Couscous
Creamy Parmesan Spinach Orzo
Greek Avocado Chicken Salad
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