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🤤 Description
This Herb-Infused Mediterranean Chicken Gyro is juicy, fresh, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavor. Tender herb-marinated chicken is wrapped in warm pita bread with crisp veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce for the perfect handheld meal.
🍗 Ingredients
For the Chicken
1½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts 🍗
3 tbsp olive oil 🫒
3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
1 tsp oregano 🌿
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Gyros 🌯
4 pita breads
Lettuce or shredded romaine 🥬
Tomatoes, sliced 🍅
Red onion, sliced 🧅
Cucumber slices 🥒
Tzatziki Sauce 🥣
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated 🥒
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt & dill to taste 🌿
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken
Grill or pan-sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Slice into strips.
3️⃣ Make Tzatziki
Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt.
4️⃣ Warm the Pita
Lightly toast pita bread until soft and warm.
5️⃣ Assemble the Gyros
Fill pita with chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce.
6️⃣ Serve Fresh
Enjoy with fries, salad, or roasted potatoes.
😍 Flavor & Experience
This gyro is juicy, zesty, creamy, and incredibly fresh. The herb-marinated chicken pairs perfectly with cool tzatziki and crisp vegetables for a balanced Mediterranean bite.
📊 Nutrition (Approx.)
Calories: 540 kcal
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 36g
Fat: 26g
Serves: 4″
