Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greece with these Greek Chicken Gyros featuring a zesty lemon-herb marinade and a refreshing tzatziki sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish combines juicy marinated chicken strips wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with fresh vegetables, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. The creamy tzatziki adds a delightful contrast to the savory chicken, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, these gyros are an excellent option for meal prep or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 cucumber (for tzatziki)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper to make the tzatziki sauce. Refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Warm tortillas as per package instructions.
- Assemble gyros by spreading tzatziki on each tortilla and adding chicken strips along with your choice of toppings like red onion and cherry tomatoes.
- Serve immediately by folding or wrapping the tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours. Fresh herbs can elevate the taste of your tzatziki; consider using fresh dill instead of dried. Feel free to experiment with toppings such as lettuce or olives to suit your palate.