Marinated Chicken Gyro Sandwiches with Tzatziki
Marinated chicken is infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs, then paired with crisp vegetables and cool, creamy tzatziki in these Marinated Chicken Gyro Sandwiches with Tzatziki. Each bite balances bright citrus, fragrant rosemary and oregano, and a gentle kick of Sriracha, making it perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marinated Chicken Gyro Sandwiches with Tzatziki, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the chicken into large cubes. Soak the bamboo skewers in water.
- 2
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl to make the marinade. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- 3
Mix the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl for the tzatziki. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld until the chicken and vegetables are cooked.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with foil.
- 5
Toss the onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl for the vegetables. Spread onto one of the prepared baking sheets.
- 6
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Thread the chicken onto skewers and place them on the remaining baking sheet. Discard the leftover marinade.
- 7
Place the chicken on the middle rack of the preheated oven and the vegetables on the bottom rack. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the vegetables. Turn on the broiler and broil the chicken until browned, about 2 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Remove the chicken from the oven. Slide the chicken off the skewers and place it in pitas. Top with the cooked vegetables, tzatziki, and Sriracha.
- Calories 585.36 kcal High 29%
- Protein 40.69 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 60.15 g 22%
- Total Fat 19.82 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 4.6 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 88.79 mg High 30%
- Sodium 548.03 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 4.55 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 10.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.55 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 249.14 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 380.0 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 28.19 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 68.1 mg Good Source 76%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Marinated Chicken Gyro Sandwiches with Tzatziki is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cucumber, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 585.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marinated Chicken Gyro Sandwiches with Tzatziki made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marinated Chicken Gyro Sandwiches with Tzatziki?
- About 1 hr in total: 40 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 585.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marinated Chicken Gyro Sandwiches with Tzatziki easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Marinated Chicken Gyro Sandwiches with Tzatziki healthy?
- Marinated Chicken Gyro Sandwiches with Tzatziki has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 585.36 calories and 40.69 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 548.03 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.6 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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