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Quick and Easy Healthy Chicken Gyros

Delight your taste buds with these quick and easy Healthy Chicken Gyros! Marinated with a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and a touch of citrus flavor, this chicken is out of this world flavorful! Pile it on top of a warm pita, with fresh dill tzatziki and extra veggies and enjoy this delicious healthy meal! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb. chicken tenderloins or boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for skillet method)
Chicken Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120g) full fat, 2%, nonfat
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon squeezed
  • 1.5 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional for Serving:
  • Pita bread or low carb flatbread I like using mini Naan’s
  • tzatziki store-bought or click for recipe
  • Tomato feta cucumber salad or thinly sliced red onions, lettuce, and tomatoes
  • Thin cut french fries I like Alexia

Instructions

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  1. Mix together all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cut chicken tenderloins in half lengthwise to make thin strips then add to the marinade. Toss well to coat then cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 12 hours).
  3. Meanwhile, go ahead and prepare vegetables and fries if using.
  4. Two Cooking Method Options:Skillet (10 minutes) - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shiny, add the chicken strips with space in between them (cook in batches if you need) and cover with a lid. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes. Then, flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Reduce heat as needed if chicken is browning too quickly.Oven (30 minutes) - Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place tenders (with the marinade) in the dish. Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Assemble! Warm up some pita or naan bread. Spread Tzatziki sauce on top, then add the chicken and top with any toppings you choose! Sliced red onions, lettuce, tomato, fries, etc and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make gluten-free: use gluten-free pita.
  • To make dairy-free: use dairy-free Greek yogurt .
  • *Note: Use pita bread, naan bread, or any wrap of your choice! One serving of chicken, 1/5 of batch (96g), was enough for me to make one regular sized gyro or two mini gyros using mini naan bread. 
  • *Note: Use pita bread, naan bread, or any wrap of your choice! One serving of chicken, 1/5 of batch (96g), was enough for me to make one regular sized gyro or two mini gyros using mini naan bread. 
  • This is also yummy served with my Tomato Feta Cucumber Salad!
  • This is also yummy served with my Tomato Feta Cucumber Salad!
  • Oven method: Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place tenders (with the marinade) in the dish. Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is cooked through. 
  • Indoor/Outdoor Grill Method (I like to use my Ninja Foodi): Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and add chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if you need). Grill for 2-3 minutes then flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked throughout (the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/5 of batch (96g) Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/5 of batch (96g)
Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sugar 1g 2%

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