Description
These delicious grilled chicken gyros are bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita bread make for the perfect light meal or a crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced red onions
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Warm pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Assemble gyros by placing chicken strips, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions on pita bread. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chicken marinate for up to 2 hours.
- Tzatziki sauce can be homemade or store-bought.
- Feel free to add other toppings such as feta cheese or olives for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes