Description
Experience the magic of Greek Chicken Gyro Plates, where marinated grilled chicken meets fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce. This dish is a delightful culinary journey that transforms any meal into a celebration. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, these gyro plates are sure to impress with their vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pita breads
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts and let marinate for at least an hour or overnight.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: Combine grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water), Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Chill in the fridge.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Slice and Serve: Let chicken rest before slicing it into strips. Warm pita bread on the grill for about a minute.
- Assemble Your Gyro Plate: Layer sliced chicken with diced tomatoes and onions on a plate. Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro plate (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg