Mediterranean Chicken Gyros: A Delicious Recipe for Flavorful Meals
Mediterranean Chicken Gyros are a flavorful and easy-to-make meal featuring tender sliced chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita bread. This recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups cooked sliced chicken breast
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Sauce and Garnish
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 4 large pita breads
Instructions
- Prepare the pita: Warm the pita breads briefly in a skillet or oven until soft and pliable, making them easier to fold without cracking.
- Assemble the gyros: Lay each pita flat and begin by layering a generous amount of shredded lettuce as the base. Then evenly distribute the sliced chicken, followed by cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Add the sauce and oil: Drizzle each gyro with tzatziki sauce and a little olive oil to add creaminess and enhance the Mediterranean flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the fillings if desired, then carefully wrap or fold the pita around the fillings to enclose all ingredients.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately while the pita is warm and the ingredients are fresh for a delicious, balanced meal.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled chicken for a smokier flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pita or flatbread.
- Add sliced cucumbers or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Keep tzatziki sauce refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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