Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade Recipe
This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe features tender chicken strips marinated in a zesty lemon-herb mixture, grilled to perfection, and served in warm pita bread with fresh tzatziki sauce, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and sharp red onions. It’s a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for a quick, Mediterranean-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Gyro Assembly
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Cut the chicken breast into strips and place them in the marinade. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat the cooking surface: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Place the marinated chicken strips on the grill or skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char.
- Warm the pita breads: Place the pita breads on the grill for about a minute to warm and soften them, making them easier to fold.
- Assemble the gyros: Lay the cooked chicken strips onto each pita bread, then add tzatziki sauce, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onions on top.
- Serve: Fold the pita around the fillings, serve immediately, and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Greek chicken gyros.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Use gluten-free pita bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust the amount of tzatziki sauce according to your preference.
- Grilling imparts a smoky flavor, but a skillet works just as well.
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Lemon-Herb Chicken, Grilled Chicken Wrap, Mediterranean Chicken, Tzatziki Gyro Recipe
