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Delicious Mediterranean chicken gyros wrapped in pita with fresh vegetables

Mediterranean Chicken Gyros

This Mediterranean Chicken Gyros recipe combines smoky spices, crisp vegetables, and a cooling tzatziki sauce for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade and Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts Pat dry before marinating.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For the marinade.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Add more for extra smoke.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 4 pieces pita bread Can swap for whole wheat or gluten-free.
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers For topping.
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes For topping.
  • 1/2 piece red onion, thinly sliced For topping.
  • Feta cheese, crumbled for topping
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Can use low-fat for fewer calories.
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained Squeeze out excess moisture.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Grate cucumber for tzatziki and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean towel.
Cooking
  1. Cook the chicken on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per side, verifying the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. While the chicken is cooking, stir grated cucumber into Greek yogurt for tzatziki. Add lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to taste.
Assembly
  1. Slice the cooked chicken thinly.
  2. Place sliced chicken into warm pita bread and top with tzatziki, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

For more flavor, marinate chicken longer or try using chicken thighs. Warm pitas in a skillet to make them pliable. The tzatziki can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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