Name: Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips; 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 4 tablespoons tzatziki; 4 6-inch whole-wheat pitas, warmed

Chicken Gyros

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Skip the takeout and make these easy, healthy gyros at home. Lean chicken breast is flavored with classic gyro seasonings and tucked into a whole-wheat pita with veggies and a cool tzatziki sauce. Look for tzatziki—Greek cucumber-yogurt sauce—near other prepared refrigerated dips like hummus and salsa.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg-Free High-Protein Low-Calorie Nut-Free

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Ingredients

Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
4 tablespoons tzatziki
4 6-inch whole-wheat pitas, warmed

Directions

Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in an 8-inch glass baking dish. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, stirring once, for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high.
Transfer the chicken to a rimmed baking sheet. Broil on the upper rack until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine lettuce, tomato and onion in a medium bowl.
To serve, spread 1 tablespoon tzatziki on each warmed pita and top with the chicken and the salad.

Tips

To make ahead: Marinate chicken (Step 1) for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

396	Calories
12g	Fat
40g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 pita with 2/3 cup each chicken & salad
Calories 396
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g	66%
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Vitamin A 1328IU	27%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Folate 58mcg	15%
Sodium 550mg	24%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 83mg	20%
Potassium 629mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.