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Delight your taste buds with these quick and easy Healthy Chicken Gyros! Marinated with a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and a touch of citrus flavor, this chicken is out of this world flavorful! Pile it on top of a warm pita, with fresh dill tzatziki and extra veggies and enjoy this delicious healthy meal!
About This Recipe
Oh how I love me some Greek food! These healthy gyros are no exception! They truly taste like something that you would find at one of your favorite Greek restaurants! These chicken gyros are made with the most flavorful chicken marinated to perfection and cooked until tender and juicy. Then add some crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and red onion and for a little crunch! And don’t forget the tangy and creamy tzatziki sauce! Combine all these yummy flavors inside a warm pita bread (or wrap of choice!) and enjoy!
These healthy chicken gyros are the perfect balance of textures and flavors! Plus, they come together SO quickly! Just mix the marinate together and let the stove top or grill do the work! Serve this delicious recipe up alongside some fries, sweet potatoes wedges, or brown rice for a healthy dinner! I also love pairing them with my Greek Salad, Tuscan Pasta Salad or Tomato Feta Cucumber Salad!
Another great aspect of chicken gyros are is that they are so versatile! You can very easily change of the topping to your preferences! For this recipe I added lettuce, tomato, and red onion. I think crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, english cucumbers any kind of fresh vegtables of choice would also make delicious additions!
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Chicken Gyros
- Fresh, flavorful, and the perfect for meal prep!
- Simple recipe and ingredients that can be found at local grocery stores and SO easy to make.
- Low fat, low carb, packed with almost 32g of protein!
- Perfect for warm pitas, naan bread, or any wrap of your choice! Or keep it low carb by serving the chicken over a bed of lettuce with the delicious toppings!
- Two easy cooking methods included!
- Chicken– I used boneless skinless chicken breast tenderloins. Boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into small pieces would also work here.
- Olive oil- (if cooking on a skillet) I ued extra virgin olive oil.
- Yogurt– I used nonfat plain Greek yogurt. Use dairy-free if needed.
- Garlic- I used garlic gloves, but garlic powder would also work here!
- Red wine vinegar
- Lemon- We will use the freshly squeezed lemon juice here!
- Seasonings: Grab some oregano, salt, and black pepper!
Optional to Serve:
- Pita bread or low carb flatbread – I like using mini Naan’s. (Use Joseph’s Pita for lower carb.)
- Tzatziki – store bought or my homemade Tzatziki sauce works great!
- Thinly sliced red onions, lettuce, and tomatoes
- Prepared thin cut french fries – I used Alexia.
To make gluten-free: use gluten-free pita.
To make dairy-free: use dairy-free Greek yogurt .
Use pita bread, naan bread, or any wrap of your choice! One serving of chicken, 1/5 of batch (96g), was enough for me to make one regular sized gyro or two mini gyros using mini naan bread.
Equipment Needed
- Sheet pan or Skillet
- Ninja Grill (optional)
How To Make
Alternative Cooking Methods:
- Oven method: Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place tenders (with the marinade) in the dish. Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Indoor/Outdoor Grill Method(I like to use my Ninja Foodi): Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and add chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if you need). Grill for 2-3 minutes then flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked throughout (the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F).
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
How is this greek chicken gyro recipe best served?
This chicken is great on pita bread or low carb flatbread (I like using mini Naans!) with my homemade Tzatziki sauce and thin slices of red onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. You can very easily change of the topping to your preferences! I think kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, english cucumbers any kind of fresh vegtables of choice would also make delicious additions! For a complete meal, serve it up with some thinly cut fries, sweet potato fries, or even some brown rice and fresh tomato salsa and you have yourself as pretty amazing meal!
Can I use other cuts of chicken for these pitas?
Yes! You can use thinly cut chicken breasts or chicken thighs for these gyro sandwiches!
Can this be served on something else besides a pita?
Yes it can! This recipe is very versatile- make it your own! You can definitely use this chicken for chicken gyro bowls and it serve it over rice instead of a pita! Want to keep it low carb? No problem! Serve it on a bed of greens or my Greek Salad for a delicious low carb meal!
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Quick and Easy Healthy Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (for skillet method)
Chicken Marinade:
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (120g)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon squeezed
- 1.5 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional for Serving:
- Pita bread or low carb flatbread I like using mini Naan’s
- Tzatziki store-bought or homemade
- Thinly sliced red onions, lettuce, and tomatoes or Tomato Feta Cucumber Salad
- Prepared thin cut french fries I used Alexia
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Instructions
- Mix together all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Cut chicken tenderloins in half lengthwise to make thin strips then add to the marinade. Toss well to coat then cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 12 hours).
- Meanwhile, go ahead and prepare vegetables and fries if using.
- Two Cooking Method Options:Skillet Method (10 Minutes) – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shiny, add the chicken strips with space in between them (cook in batches if you need) and cover with a lid. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes. Then, flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Reduce heat as needed if chicken is browning too quickly.Oven Method (30 Minutes) – Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place tenders (with the marinade) in the dish. Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Assemble! Warm up some pita or naan bread. Spread Tzatziki sauce on top, then add the chicken and top with any toppings you choose! Sliced red onions, lettuce, tomato, fries, etc and enjoy!
Equipment
- Skillet or sheet pan
- Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill optional
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
