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Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki

Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki Bliss

Enjoy a burst of flavor with these gluten-free Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil for a different flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano or dried thyme/Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 1 clove fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper black or white
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs can substitute chicken breasts
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or regular yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic to taste
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 small Red Onion sliced
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread gluten-free option available

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook marinated chicken thighs for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, feta cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Slice cooked chicken into strips. Warm pita bread, spread tzatziki, add chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, then roll tightly.
  5. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyroCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Use fresh ingredients for enhanced taste.

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