Description
A delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen, featuring grilled chicken, warm pita bread, and creamy feta tzatziki.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 500 grams (about 1 lb), boneless and skinless.
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Dried Oregano: 2 teaspoons.
- Salt and Pepper: to taste.
- Pita Bread: 4 pieces.
- Cucumber: 1 medium, grated.
- Greek Yogurt: 1 cup.
- Feta Cheese: 100 grams (about 3.5 oz), crumbled.
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons.
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the creamy feta tzatziki by grating cucumber, salting it, and letting it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture, then mix with Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Cook the marinated chicken on a preheated grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (75°C or 165°F). Let it rest before slicing.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
- Assemble the gyros by placing sliced chicken in the center of the warm pita, adding fresh toppings, and drizzling with tzatziki.
- Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Serve warm and consider pairing with a refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Gyros, Feta Tzatziki, Grilled Chicken, Pita Wraps