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Two Chicken Gyros folded with pita bread, lettuce, tzatziki sauce, chicken, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, peppers, red onions, dill, feta and lemon wedges on the side.
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Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce

This Chicken Gyro recipe starts with tender chicken cooked on the grill or in the crock pot. Top it with your choice of tomatoes, lettuce, olives, red onions, Feta cheese, or a tangy Tzatziki sauce. 
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time15 minutes
Crock Pot Cooking Time (optional)4 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken Gyro Recipe
Servings: 5
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

Grilling Method

  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 3 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Assembling the Gyros

  • 5 slices flatbread
  • heart of romaine lettuce cut into slices
  • red onion thinly sliced
  • tomatoes sliced
  • kalamata olives
  • banana peppers or pepperoncinis, sliced
  • feta cheese crumbled
  • fresh dill

Instructions

Grilling Method

  • Cut up chicken into cubes and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Mix all marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
    Marinating cut up chicken breasts in a ziplock bag.
  • Skewer chicken (remember to soak your skewers if they are wooden) and place on grill over medium-high heat, turning 1/4 turn every couple minutes. When chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, remove from heat.
    Four skewers of marinating chicken breasts pieces on a grill.
  • For best results, remove chicken from skewers and wrap tightly in foil. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
    Grilled chicken in a pan covered with foil.
  • Combine all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and mix together. If you want a more smooth sauce, you can blend the sauce in a food processor. Store in the fridge until ready to eat.
    Mixing bowl with tzatziki sauce for chicken gyros. Wedge of lemon and dill on the side.
  • Once the chicken is done, assemble the gyros by placing a flatbread down and topping with chicken, tzatziki sauce, and any other toppings you prefer.
    Constructing a Chicken Gyro with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, chicken pieces, pepper and dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg