Chicken Gyros
Creating a homemade version of a delicious chicken gyro is easier than you think. The chicken is marinated and then grilled to perfection!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 238kcal
Ingredients
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 16 oz. plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 hothouse cucumber or 1 regular cucumber peeled and seeded (I used 1/2 of an English cucumber)
- 2-3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
Chicken:
- 3 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- lemon juiced
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 1-2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 red onion sliced thinly
Instructions
Tzatziki sauce
- Mix together the yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil to get desired consistency.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld
Chicken
- Combine the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl, whisk together
- Add the chicken to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours
- Cook the chicken as desired, either in the skillet, broiler or on the grill. When cooked through, allow to rest for 5 minutes and then slice thinly
- Serve on naan or soft wrap bread. Top bread with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced onions
- Serve immediately
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg