Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki
Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki deliver juicy, lemon-oregano chicken and thick feta yogurt sauce in warm pitas. Weeknight-easy, big flavor.
Equipment
- grill
- skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- grater
Ingredients
Chicken and Tzatziki
- 500 g chicken breast, boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced divided
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 4 pieces pita breads pocket or Greek-style
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and well squeezed
- 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat preferred
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed divided
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, oregano, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate 20 to 30 minutes.
- Grate cucumber and squeeze completely dry. Mix with yogurt, feta, remaining garlic, and remaining lemon juice. Season to taste.
- Heat a grill or large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and 165°F 74°C. Rest 3 minutes.
- Warm pitas briefly until soft. Slice chicken.
- Spread tzatziki inside pitas, add chicken, and any extras like tomatoes or onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is gluten-free and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gyroCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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