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Chicken Gyro Recipe

A delicious and easy-to-make chicken gyro recipe.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Breast sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dill chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber grated

To Serve

  • 4 pieces Pita Bread
  • 1 cup Tomato diced
  • 1 cup Red Onion sliced

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken slices and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  3. 3. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and grated cucumber. Stir well.
  4. 4. Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
  5. 5. Assemble the gyros by placing grilled chicken slices on the pita bread, adding diced tomato, sliced red onion, and a generous amount of tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

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