Description
Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade offer a delightful taste of the Mediterranean that’s perfect for any meal. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken infused with zesty flavors, paired beautifully with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. Whether you are hosting a casual gathering or preparing a quick family dinner, these gyros are both simple to make and absolutely delicious. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch, making this dish versatile enough to please everyone at the table. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients in each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Follow package instructions to warm the tortillas.
- Spread tzatziki on each tortilla, add chicken and veggies, then fold or wrap as preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg