Description
Imagine indulging in a warm, soft pita filled with juicy spiced chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. These Easy Chicken Gyros are flavorful Greek wraps ready in just 10 minutes, making them a perfect quick meal for busy weeknights. With minimal ingredients and effort, you can serve up a Mediterranean feast that will impress even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (tomatoes, onions, lettuce)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss in chicken until well-coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Warm pita bread in another pan or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble gyros by layering pita with cooked chicken, fresh veggies, and drizzling with Greek yogurt mixed with lemon juice.
- Wrap tightly and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg