Easy Chicken Gyro
Easy Chicken Gyro layers lemon-oregano broiled chicken in warm pitas with crisp lettuce, tomato, and red onion, finished with a cool blender tzatziki. The bright citrus and herb marinade pairs with garlicky, tangy yogurt sauce for fresh, balanced flavors. Great for a quick dinner or casual lunch when you want something light yet satisfying.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Make the tzatziki: Put yogurt, cucumber, garlic, oil, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, then cover and chill until needed.
- 3
Make the chicken: In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon juice, oil, oregano, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven's broiler and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- 5
Take the chicken out of the marinade and arrange it on the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Broil in the preheated oven until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Move the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 7
While the chicken rests, make the gyros: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Warm each pita in the hot skillet until soft, about 1 minute per side.
- 8
Top the warm pitas with chicken strips, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
- 9
Enjoy!
- Calories 452.26 kcal High
- Protein 29.98 g Good Source
- Carbs 49.03 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.69 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.77 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 87.69 mg High
- Sodium 539.48 mg High
- Fiber 2.92 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.26 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 315.38 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.27 mg Moderate
- Potassium 348.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 129.82 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 43.43 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Chicken Gyro is a Greek dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cucumber, Dried Dill, Dried Oregano, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 452.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Chicken Gyro?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Easy Chicken Gyro made of?
- The main ingredients are Cucumber, Dried Dill, Dried Oregano, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Chicken Gyro?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Chicken Gyro?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 452.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Chicken Gyro easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
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