Description
Make this easy grilled chicken gyro with tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki. A Mediterranean favorite ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup grated cucumber
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- Pinch of salt (for tzatziki)
- 4 whole wheat or regular pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sliced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F.
- Remove chicken from heat, rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt in a small bowl for tzatziki. Chill.
- Warm pita breads on the grill or in a skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Spread tzatziki on each pita.
- Layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, and chicken slices.
- Sprinkle with feta if you want, fold, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for longer than 15 minutes if you have time for more flavor.
- Use any leftover tzatziki as a dip.
- Grill the vegetables alongside the chicken for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean