Chicken Gyros Recipe
Marinated chicken surrounded with a creamy Tzatziki Sauce, red onion, cucumber slices and lettuce all wrapped up in warm pita bread. Yes, please!
Servings: 4
Calories: 507kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 pita breads
- ½ cup Tzatziki sauce
- 8 lettuce leaves
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, oregano, basil, garlic powder and kosher salt until blended.
- Combine marinade and chicken in a plastic food storage bag and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
- Grill chicken until juices run clear, turning once. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- To assemble gyros, top pita breads with sliced chicken, red onion, lettuce and Tzatziki sauce then fold.
Notes
Makes 4 servings
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Make with boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Chicken can be marinated and cooked ahead
- Add slices of cucumber
- Add tomatoes to your sandwich
- Garnish with fresh mint
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3697IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg