🥙 Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki 🧄
Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with these delicious chicken gyros, complete with tender grilled chicken and a tangy feta tzatziki sauce! Perfect for a fresh and flavorful meal. 🍋🌿
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Feta Tzatziki:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 small cucumber, grated and drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Gyros:
4 pita bread or flatbreads
1 cup chopped lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken strips and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken strips for about 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
Prepare the feta tzatziki: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the gyros: Warm the pita bread, then layer with lettuce, grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle generously with the feta tzatziki sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately!