Healthy Chicken Gyros

One of my favorite healthy dinners is homemade chicken gyros. It's something about the blend of bright vegetables, tangy tzatziki, herbed chicken, and the bite of red onion and feta. A perfectly balanced entree filled with flavor and yet diet friendly. I created this recipe a few years ago after looking to make homemade gyros. I took 3 different recipes and blended them together to come up with something simple and flavorful. The whole family loves it. Plus, they make a great lunch the next day!

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, cut into strips
8 Pita bread/pockets

Marinade
¼ cup olive oil
2 T lemon juice
2 T garlic, chopped

1 tsp oregano
½ tsp cumin
 ½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt

Tzatziki Sauce 

1 cucumber, peeled
1 cup plain yogurt

1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp white wine vinegar
Salt/pepper
Squeeze of lemon juice
Dash olive oil

Optional Topping: feta cheese, chopped/sliced tomato, slivered red onion, sliced cucumber

In a quart sized storage bag, place the chicken and marinade ingredients. Massage together and let rest for 1-2 hours in refrigerator.

Using a cheese grater, shred cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid. In a small bowl, add drained cucumber, yogurt, garlic, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Stir together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Once marinated, cook chicken on stovetop, grill pan, or outside on the grill.

When ready to eat, assemble gyro by spreading tzatziki sauce on pita, add chicken and top with optional toppings and more sauce if desired.

Serve with vegetables and hummus, fries, or salad.