Description
Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki are the perfect blend of vibrant Mediterranean flavors and satisfying textures. This dish features tender, marinated chicken wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with a creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and optional feta cheese. Ideal for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or casual gatherings, these gyros are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe promises to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 8 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and coat well. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Warm tortillas as per package instructions.
- Assemble gyros by spreading tzatziki on each tortilla, adding cooked chicken and desired toppings like red onion and cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg