Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Slice chicken into thin strips. Coat with marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Warm the Pita: Lightly warm each pita on the grill or skillet for about 1 minute per side.
- Assemble the Gyros: Layer warm pitas with grilled chicken strips, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Serve: Fold pitas closed and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg