Chicken Pita Gyros with Tzatziki
If you’re craving a quick and satisfying meal that captures the essence of the Mediterranean, look no further than these Chicken Pita Gyros with Tzatziki. This delightful recipe features juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this dish is both easy to prepare and endlessly customizable to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Slice chicken into strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Grill marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Warm pita breads briefly on the grill or in a pan.
- Assemble gyros with grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion in each pita.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (about 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg