Description
Tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a tangy feta tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita bread. A deliciously fresh Mediterranean meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- For the tzatziki: combine Greek yogurt, sour cream, crumbled feta, dill, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix well, season with salt and pepper.
- Warm pita bread in a dry skillet or oven.
- Assemble gyros: place sliced chicken on pita, top with tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and a generous dollop of feta tzatziki.
- Fold and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. Add a pinch of cayenne for heat or swap chicken for lamb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean