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Quick Lemon-Herb Chicken Gyros
25 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
500 kcalCalories
42 gProtein
38 gCarbs
20 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

MediterraneanQuick Meals

Quick Lemon-Herb Chicken Gyros

75% authentic · Mediterranean-Inspired

A simplified version using pre-marinated chicken strips or tenders, quickly pan-fried and served in pita with a speedy yogurt-dill sauce and fresh veggies. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Chicken tenders or strips1.5 lbs
  • Pita bread4 large
  • Greek yogurt1 cup
  • Lemon juice2 tbsp
  • Olive oil2 tbsp
  • Dried oregano1 tsp
  • Garlic powder1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Cucumber1/2
  • Cherry tomatoes1 cup, halved
  • Fresh dill2 tbsp, chopped

Steps

  1. 1

    For the quick sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Season chicken tenders with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Pan-fry the seasoned chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Warm the pita bread.

  5. 5

    Slice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes.

  6. 6

    Assemble the gyros: Spread the yogurt sauce on the warm pita. Top with cooked chicken, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes. Fold or roll.

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