Chicken Gyros Recipe With Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 wraps
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Calories
886 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Chicken Gyros Recipe With Tzatziki Sauce
Description
To prepare the chicken gyros, chicken breast is marinated with sweet paprika, dried oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then baked in a hot oven until golden. After resting, it is thinly sliced for wrapping. The tzatziki sauce is made by mixing Greek yogurt with fresh garlic, chopped dill, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and coarsely grated cucumber, lending creamy texture and brightness.
The accompaniment includes warming pita flatbreads in a pan with a little olive oil, then layering with sliced tomato, onion, and the sliced chicken topped with tzatziki. The wraps are folded and can be served immediately for a handheld meal with contrasting textures from tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and cool sauce.
This combination reflects Greek street-food style gyros with fresh herbs and simple cooking techniques that highlight the marinade and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
For The Chicken Gyros:
- 600 grams / 21.1 oz chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon paprika sweet
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
For The Tzatziki Sauce:
- 250 grams / 8.8 oz Greek yogurt
- 100 grams / 8.8 oz cucumber
- 1 large garlic minced, clove
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For The Wraps:
- 4 pita bread flatbreads
- 1 tomato cut into thin slices
- ½ onion cut into thin slices
- olive oil
Instructions
For The Chicken Gyros:
- Preheat oven to 250°C / 482°F.
- In a small baking dish, add the chicken breasts, paprika, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Massage the chicken for the marinade to spread evenly. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the chicken gets a golden brown color. Transfer chicken breasts to a cutting board and cut into thin stripes.
For The Tzatziki:
- In a mixing bowl, add the yogurt, garlic, dill, vinegar, and olive oil. Grate the cucumber with a hand grater (not too thin) and add to the mixture as well. Mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined.
For The Wraps:
- Add a drop of olive oil to a frying pan and heat over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add the first pita flatbread. Cook for 3-4 minutes flipping it once. Repeat process for the remaining flatbreads.
- To each flatbread add 2-3 slices of tomato, a few slices of onion, a few pieces of chicken and 1-2 tablespoons of tzatziki. Wrap with aluminum foil and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 886 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 886kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1175mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 889mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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