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Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Marinated Greek Chicken topped with homemade Tzatziki sauce and Greek salad in warm pita bread.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

Greek Chicken Marinade:
  • 2 lbs. chicken breast cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
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Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 Tablespoons fresh dill diced
  • 3 garlic cloves finely diced
  • 1 cucumber grated and squeezed to drain
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Greek Salad:
  • 3 tomatoes diced
  • 2 cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1/4 red onion diced
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh Italian parsley diced
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • feta cheese
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  • 4-6 Greek pita breads Naan bread, or Flatbread

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano in bag and let marinate at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours. The ideal time is 24 hours.
  2. To make tzatziki sauce, stir together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, dill, and garlic. Stir in grated cucumber and taste for seasonings. Squeeze the cucumber to remove excess water before adding to rest of ingredients.
  3. To make greek salad, place tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper in bowl. Stir to coat. Season to taste.
  4. Chicken can be cooked on grill or in skillet. To cook on grill -- place chicken on kebobs and heat grill to medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until chicken is full cooked.
  5. To cook chicken on skillet. Heat skillet to medium high heat. Sprinkle with oil. Add chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
  6. Place chicken in pita bread. You can warm the pita bread to make it pliable. Top with tzatziki sauce and greek salad. Add additional feta, if desired.

Notes

  • May use my popular Honey Chicken Recipe for a unique chicken option as well. 
  • I love to make my homemade naan bread recipe. 
  • Greek Salad: A mix of cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese with olive oil and lemon dressing.
  • Greek Salad: A mix of cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese with olive oil and lemon dressing.
  • Oven-Roasted Greek Potatoes: Seasoned with garlic, oregano, and lemon juice.
  • Oven-Roasted Greek Potatoes: Seasoned with garlic, oregano, and lemon juice.
  • Cilantro Lime Rice: May add fresh mint to add some extra brightness.
  • Cilantro Lime Rice: May add fresh mint to add some extra brightness.
  • Hummus and Veggies: A light and refreshing side.
  • Hummus and Veggies: A light and refreshing side.
  • Greek Panna Cotta: For dessert, make a panna cotta made with greek yogurt.
  • Greek Panna Cotta: For dessert, make a panna cotta made with greek yogurt.
  • Baklava: Another popular dessert is to make homemade baklava with honey and walnuts.
  • Baklava: Another popular dessert is to make homemade baklava with honey and walnuts.

Nutrition Information

Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 1174mg (49%) Potassium 1037mg (30%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 799IU (16%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 1174mg 49%
Potassium 1037mg 22%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 799IU 16%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.