Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy feta tzatziki in warm pita.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread
- Lettuce, chopped
- Tomatoes, diced
- Red onion, sliced
- Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Whisk together the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly in the marinade and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown and cooked through.
- Mix the Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in another bowl until smooth.
- Slice the grilled chicken and lay it in the warm pita bread.
- Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and add lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
- Roll up the pita and enjoy!
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken a few hours ahead for extra flavor. Feel free to customize toppings as per your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: gyros, Mediterranean, chicken, feta, tzatziki, pita, healthy, grilled, quick meal