Greek chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
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By Kwn Donoghue
Greek chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
5 steps
Prep:15minCook:25min
Updated at: Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:09:11 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
30
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories669.3 kcal (33%)
Total Fat26 g (37%)
Carbs57.1 g (22%)
Sugars4 g (4%)
Protein50 g (100%)
Sodium896.1 mg (45%)
Fiber3.4 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Chicken Marinade
600gchicken fillets
60mlolive oil
1juice of lemon
3cloves of garlic
minced
2 tspdried oregano
1 tsppaprika
½ tspground cumin
salt
pepper
Tzatziki
250mlgreek yogurt
0.5cucumber
grated and drained
1 clovesgarlic
minced
1 Tbspfresh dill
chopped
1 Tbsplemon juice
1 Tbspolive oil
salt
pepper
For assembly
Instructions
Marinade chicken
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
ground cumin½ tsp
chicken fillets600g
cloves of garlic3
paprika1 tsp
olive oil60ml
salt
juice of lemon1
dried oregano2 tsp
pepper
Make Tzatziki
Step 2
In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
garlic1 cloves
salt
lemon juice1 Tbsp
cucumber0.5
olive oil1 Tbsp
greek yogurt250ml
fresh dill1 Tbsp
pepper
Cook Chicken
Step 3
Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into strips.
chicken fillets600g
Assemble Gyros
Step 4
Spread a generous amount of tzatziki onto each warm pita. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, red onion and feta, if desired.
chicken fillets600g
shredded lettuce1 cup
pitta breads6
cherry tomatoes1 cup
red onion0.5
feta50g
Serve
Step 5
Fold pita around filling and serve immediately. Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish!
pitta breads6
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