Easy 30-Minute Greek Chicken Gyros
These quick and delicious Greek Chicken Gyros are perfect for busy weeknights, allowing everyone to customize their tasty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita bread
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp dill
- 1 tbsp vinegar
Instructions
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Prepare the tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve on warm pita bread.
- Top with fresh tomatoes, red onions, and tzatziki.
Notes
Marinate chicken longer for more flavor. Consider using chicken thighs for a juicier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg