Description
Enjoy a delicious and refreshing take on a classic favorite with Greek Chicken Gyros With Lemon-Herb Marinade. This recipe features juicy marinated chicken strips infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, complemented by a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Wrapped in warm tortillas, these gyros make for an easy weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for gatherings. The combination of vibrant flavors and satisfying textures ensures every bite is a delight, making it a must-try for fans of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Heat tortillas according to package instructions.
- Spread tzatziki on each tortilla, add chicken strips, sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes. Optionally top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Fold or wrap the tortillas and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg