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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!
Keep the Greek theme and serve up alongside some Mediterranean orzo salad, tuscan pasta salad or tomato feta cucumber salad. Or keep it super simple and serve up alongside a salad or fries!
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.
How To Make
The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!
1. Mix together all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2. Cut chicken tenderloins in half lengthwise to make thin strips then add to the marinade.
3. 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.
4. 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 to) and cover with a lid.
5. 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.
6. 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!
- 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).
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 vegetables 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 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (for skillet method)
Chicken Marinade:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120g) full fat, 2%, nonfat
- 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 click for recipe
- Tomato feta cucumber salad or thinly sliced red onions, lettuce, and tomatoes
- Thin cut french fries I like 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 (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 (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.
