Chicken Gyros with Creamy White Sauce
This Chicken Gyros with Creamy White Sauce is a phenomenal choice for busy weeknights. Whip up this quick and tasty meal in under 30 minutes using fresh ingredients!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Serving Plate
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast - boneless, skinless
- 2 teaspoons olive oil - for cooking
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder - for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika - for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano - dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt - to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt - for sauce
- 1 clove garlic - minced, for sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice - for sauce
- 1 teaspoon dill - fresh or dried, for sauce
- 4 pita bread - for serving
- 1 cup lettuce - shredded, for serving
- 1 tomato - sliced, for serving
- 1 cucumber - sliced, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dill to create the creamy white sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve it on pita bread topped with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and a generous drizzle of the creamy white sauce.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight to enhance the flavor.
You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream if desired.
Serve with pita bread or over rice for a versatile meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gyrosCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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