Description
Easy Chicken Gyros & Tzatziki Sauce are a delightful culinary experience that brings the vibrant flavors of Greece straight to your dining table. This quick and straightforward recipe features marinated chicken cooked to perfection, complemented by a refreshing cucumber salad and creamy tzatziki sauce—all wrapped in soft pita bread. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, these gyros promise to impress with their bold taste and simplicity. Enjoy the satisfying combination of protein, fresh veggies, and zesty sauce in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
- ½ cup olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence (or Italian seasoning)
- ½ cucumber (sliced or chopped)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- pinch of fresh dill (optional)
- white or whole wheat pita bread
- crumbled feta cheese
- green-leaf lettuce
- 5-Minute Tzatziki Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, garlic powder, and Herbs de Provence in a bowl. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine cucumber salad ingredients in another bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5–6 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Assemble gyros by filling pita with lettuce, chicken pieces, cucumber salad, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg