Name: Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into ½-inch strips; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp ground cumin; ¾ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 medium English cucumber, grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ tsp kosher salt; ⅛ tsp ground black pepper; 4 pita breads; ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Description

Enjoy juicy, oregano-seasoned chicken in warm pita with crisp vegetables and a tangy feta tzatziki for a fresh and satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into ½-inch strips
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
¾ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 medium English cucumber, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp kosher salt
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
4 pita breads
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

Marinate the chicken. Place the sliced chicken in a medium bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the cucumber. Grate the cucumber and transfer it to a clean towel. Squeeze to remove excess moisture.
Make the feta tzatziki. In a bowl, combine the drained cucumber, Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir and refrigerate.
Prepare the toppings. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, and chop parsley. Keep separate.
Heat the skillet. Place a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Cook marinated chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden and at least 165°F internal temperature.
Warm the pita. Heat pita bread in a skillet or wrap in foil and warm in the oven.
Assemble the gyros. Divide chicken among pita, add toppings, and spoon on tzatziki. Fold and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure to drain the cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki. Arrange all toppings separately for a family-style meal.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 gyro
Calories: 500
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken gyros, feta tzatziki, Mediterranean recipe, easy dinner, family meal