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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!
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
marinade
2
hours
Total Time
40
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
238
kcal
Author
Leigh Anne Wilkes
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:
238
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
32
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
76
mg
|
Sodium:
163
mg
|
Potassium:
659
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
235
IU
|
Vitamin C:
7.3
mg
|
Calcium:
123
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg