Description
Savor the vibrant taste of Greek Chicken Gyros Lemon Herb, where tender chicken marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic herbs meets warm pita bread, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki. This delightful dish transports you straight to the Mediterranean with every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners, it promises a delicious culinary adventure that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (cucumbers and tomatoes)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat well with the marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Warm pita bread briefly on the grill or in a skillet until soft.
- Assemble your gyros by layering sliced chicken, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce onto each pita.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg