Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of marinated chicken wrapped in warm pitas with refreshing vegetables and homemade tzatziki. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 inch piece of an English cucumber, peeled and finely diced
- 6 pitas (or flatbreads)
- 1 small romaine heart, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 of an English cucumber, thinly sliced
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Tzatziki: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dried dill weed, and lemon juice. Gently fold in the diced cucumber and season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator to let the flavors mingle while preparing the chicken.
- Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, coriander, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat the boneless chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble Your Gyros: Warm the pitas on the grill for a few seconds on each side. Layer each pita with grilled chicken, romaine, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and cucumber. Top with tzatziki and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Notes
Marination enhances flavor; aim for at least 1 hour. Use high-quality spices for best results. Leftover ingredients should be stored separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg