Description
Succulent Greek chicken gyros dance with Mediterranean flavors, bringing zesty tzatziki and tender marinated meat to your plate. Crisp pita bread wraps these irresistible ingredients, inviting you to savor a classic Greek street food experience that transports taste buds straight to Athens.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving Components:
- 4 pita bread rounds
- Tzatziki sauce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Sliced cucumbers
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing container.
- Submerge chicken breasts in the aromatic mixture, ensuring complete coverage, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to intensify flavor profiles.
- Heat grill to 375-400°F, creating medium-high temperature zones for optimal cooking.
- Carefully place marinated chicken onto heated grill grates, cooking approximately 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior develops golden-brown caramelization.
- Transfer grilled chicken to cutting board and let rest for 3-5 minutes to preserve moisture.
- Slice chicken into thin, uniform strips against the meat’s natural grain for maximum tenderness.
- Warm pita bread briefly on grill or skillet for 30-45 seconds to enhance texture and promote slight charring.
- Construct gyros by layering grilled chicken strips across soft pita foundation.
- Strategically arrange fresh tomatoes, crisp red onions, and cool cucumber slices atop chicken.
- Generously drizzle creamy tzatziki sauce over assembled ingredients.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and textures are at peak freshness.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for more intense Mediterranean flavors that penetrate deeply into the meat.
- Consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier, more tender gyro filling with richer taste.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting traditional pita with lettuce wraps or gluten-free flatbread alternatives.
- For vegetarian adaptation, replace chicken with grilled halloumi cheese or marinated portobello mushrooms seasoned similarly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 14-16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg