Easy Recipes Dinner: Juicy Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki
A delicious and easy recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Gyros paired with a creamy feta tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat it well.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill for about 1 minute.
- Assemble the gyros by placing the grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, and feta cheese in the pita.
Notes
- This recipe pairs well with a side of Greek salad.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Easy Recipes Dinner, Mediterranean Chicken Gyros, Creamy Feta Tzatziki