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Mediterranean Chicken Gyros Recipe – Healthy Greek Street Food Dinner Idea

Mediterranean Chicken Gyros Recipe – Healthy Greek Street Food Dinner Idea
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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greece with this Mediterranean Chicken Gyros Recipe – Healthy Greek Street Food Dinner Idea. Perfectly marinated chicken, grilled to perfection, is wrapped in warm pita bread and complemented by fresh vegetables and a creamy tzatziki sauce. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also an effortless way to bring healthy, homemade Mediterranean cuisine to your table. Ideal for family dinners, summer cookouts, or busy weeknights, these gyros are customizable and kid-friendly, inviting everyone to create their own unique wraps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast or thighs (sliced)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt for tzatziki
  • ½ cucumber (grated and drained)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced) for tzatziki
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for tzatziki
  • Juice of ½ lemon for tzatziki
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped) for tzatziki
  • Salt and pepper to taste for tzatziki
  • 4–6 pita breads
  • 1 tomato (sliced)
  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cucumber (sliced)
  • Optional: feta cheese, olives

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken slices and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing.
  3. Prepare Tzatziki: Combine Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill.
  4. Warm Pita: Heat pita breads until soft.
  5. Assemble Gyros: Layer sliced chicken in warm pita with vegetables and tzatziki sauce.

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