Description
Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki offers a vibrant taste of the Mediterranean. Juicy, marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm pita bread, finished with a rich feta tzatziki sauce. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also perfect for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or a delightful snack. Experience an explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to a sun-kissed beach!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts well and marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
- 2. Prepare the Tzatziki: Combine Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water), dill or mint, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Chill in the fridge.
- 3. Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill on medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- 4. Warm Pita Bread: Heat pita on the grill or in a pan until soft.
- 5. Assemble: Slice grilled chicken thinly and place it in pita bread with tzatziki sauce.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy with extra tzatziki and fresh veggies on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 205g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg