Healthy Chicken Gyros
A flavorful and healthy twist on traditional Greek gyros, featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in whole wheat pita bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 whole wheat pita breads
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (for tzatziki sauce)
1/2 medium cucumber, grated and drained
1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki sauce)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for tzatziki sauce)
1 teaspoon olive oil (for tzatziki sauce)
Salt and black pepper to taste (for tzatziki sauce)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook on the grill pan for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
Warm the whole wheat pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1-2 minutes until soft and pliable.
To assemble each gyro, spread 2 tablespoons of tzatziki sauce on a pita bread, add a portion of grilled chicken, then top with diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
Fold the pita around the fillings and serve immediately.