Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ½ English cucumber, peeled and diced; 2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 4 tsp minced garlic; ⅓ cup chopped dill; 1 ½ Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice of ½ medium lemon); Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 4 plain Dad's Chicken Breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness; 1 Tbsp Mediterranean seasoning; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; 8 pitas; 8 lettuce leaves; ½ cup feta cheese crumbles

Traditionally made with lamb meat, gyros are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. These Easy Chicken Gyros offer a leaner protein option, while not skimping on the traditional Greek flavors!

Calories: 310per serving
Servings: 8people

Ingredients

½ English cucumber, peeled and diced
2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
4 tsp minced garlic
⅓ cup chopped dill
1 ½ Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice of ½ medium lemon)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
4 plain Dad's Chicken Breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness
1 Tbsp Mediterranean seasoning
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
8 pitas
8 lettuce leaves
½ cup feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, combine cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Season chicken breasts with Mediterranean seasoning. Cook in a large skillet or pan over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Cut into strips.
Lay pita on a clean surface. Add lettuce, chicken, red pepper strips, and onions. Top with tzatziki sauce and feta. Fold pita over like a sandwich, or roll it into a "tunnel shape" and serve.

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Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Notes from the Kitchen

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Use Italian seasoning in place of Mediterranean seasoning.

Nutrition

Per Serving: Calories 310 Total Fat 5g Cholesterol 55mg Sodium 480mg Total Carbohydrate 41g Dietary Fiber 1g Protein 27g Vitamin D 0% Calcium 10% Iron 15% Potassium 10%

Nutritional values are an approximation. Actual values may vary.

Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Traditionally made with lamb meat, gyros are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. These Easy Chicken Gyros offer a leaner protein option, while not skimping on the traditional Greek flavors!

Calories: 310per serving
Servings: 8people

Ingredients

½ English cucumber, peeled and diced
2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
4 tsp minced garlic
⅓ cup chopped dill
1 ½ Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice of ½ medium lemon)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
4 plain Dad's Chicken Breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness
1 Tbsp Mediterranean seasoning
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
8 pitas
8 lettuce leaves
½ cup feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, combine cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Season chicken breasts with Mediterranean seasoning. Cook in a large skillet or pan over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Cut into strips.
Lay pita on a clean surface. Add lettuce, chicken, red pepper strips, and onions. Top with tzatziki sauce and feta. Fold pita over like a sandwich, or roll it into a "tunnel shape" and serve.

Watch the Recipe

Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Notes from the Kitchen

Try a swap
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Use Italian seasoning in place of Mediterranean seasoning.

Nutrition

Per Serving: Calories 310 Total Fat 5g Cholesterol 55mg Sodium 480mg Total Carbohydrate 41g Dietary Fiber 1g Protein 27g Vitamin D 0% Calcium 10% Iron 15% Potassium 10%

Nutritional values are an approximation. Actual values may vary.

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Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions

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Notes from the Kitchen

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Nutrition

Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions

Watch the Recipe

Notes from the Kitchen

Try a Swap

Nutrition