Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Easy Chicken Gyros & Tzatziki Sauce, a delightful Mediterranean dish that brings the taste of Greece to your kitchen. This quick and simple recipe features tender, herb-marinated chicken, fresh cucumber salad, and a creamy tzatziki sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, these gyros are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor that will please the whole family. Customize your gyros with your favorite toppings for a meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Enjoy a delicious taste of the Mediterranean with this easy-to-make dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
- ½ cup olive oil
- juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cucumber
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- white or whole wheat pita bread
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic, and other marinade ingredients. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix cucumber, tomatoes, and any additional salad ingredients in another bowl; set aside.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Assemble gyros by filling pita bread with lettuce, chicken, cucumber salad, crumbled feta cheese (if desired), and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (200g)
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 614mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 68mg