Chicken Pita Gyros
Enjoy delicious Chicken Pita Gyros that are quick to make! Marinated chicken served with fresh veggies make this dish irresistible—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut the chicken into thin strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill or skillet for about 1 minute per side.
- Assemble each pita with grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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