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Mediterranean Chicken Gyros: Quick & Healthy!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy a flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired chicken gyros, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper salt and pepper

Bread

  • 4 whole wheat pita breads whole wheat pita breads

Vegetables

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber diced cucumber
  • 1/2 red onion red onion, thinly sliced

Sauce & Garnish

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Garnish

  • fresh parsley fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions 

  • Mix olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for 15 minutes.
  • Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Grill chicken 6-7 minutes per side, then rest and slice into strips.
  • Warm pita breads, then assemble gyros with chicken, vegetables, and tzatziki. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for better flavor and ensure thorough cooking.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken