Description
Chicken Pita Gyros with Tzatziki is a mouthwatering recipe that brings the authentic taste of Greek street food to your kitchen. Featuring juicy, marinated chicken grilled to perfection and paired with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce, this dish is sure to impress family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prepping, or casual gatherings, these gyros are both delicious and customizable. Whip them up in under 30 minutes (excluding marinating time) for a quick yet flavorful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- Chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion for assembly
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Slice chicken into strips and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Warm pita breads briefly on the grill or in a dry pan.
- Assemble gyros by layering chicken strips, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions inside the pita.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer (up to 2 hours). Customize your gyros by adding favorite toppings such as cucumbers or bell peppers. Serve with additional tzatziki on the side for dipping.