Spicy Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

March 4, 2022

36 minutes

easy

4 gyros

Perfect for a speedy weeknight supper or weekend lunch; juicy grilled chicken tenders are tucked into pocketless pitas and served with a dollop of delicious Greek tzatziki sauce, shredded lettuce, and feta. Also awesome for a party! Just make in multiples and let guests assemble their own gyro.

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Tzatziki Sauce & To Serve
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cucumber small, peeled, seeded and diced
4 plum tomatoes seeded and diced
1/3 cup cup red onion minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
hot sauce for serving
4 pocket-less pitas warmed
2 cups romaine lettuce thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese
Nutritional Information
137kcal Calories
8g Carbohydrates
9g Protein
8g Fat
3g Saturated Fat
19mg Cholesterol
1106mg Sodium
389mg Potassium
1g Fiber
5g Sugar
2710IU Vitamin A
14.9mg Vitamin C
175mg Calcium
0.8mg Iron

Directions

1.
Combine all marinade ingredients in a shallow bowl.
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2.
Add tenders, toss well to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or several hours to overnight in the fridge.
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3.
Combine all Tzatziki sauce ingredients and keep chilled.
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4.
Coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat on high heat.
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5.
Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
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6.
Layer greens and grilled chicken on pitas. Top with Tzatziki sauce and garnish with feta cheese.
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7.
Serve warm.
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