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open faced chicken gyro

Open Faced Chicken Gyro Recipe

Calories297 kcal
Carbohydrates32.3 g
Fat5.9 g
Protein25.9 g
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken
  • 6 whole wheat pita bread - (warmed)
  • 1 lb chicken breast - (skinless, boneless)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp non fat Greek yogurt - (plain)
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 4 garlic cloves - (minced)
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt - (plain)
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 2 garlic cloves - (minced)
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 small red onion - (thinly sliced)
  • 1 large tomato - (thinly sliced)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the chicken marinade, then add in the chicken breasts, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Using a food processor, shred the cucumber. Then wrap the processed cucumber in a towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  • In a small bowl mix together the cucumber with the remaining ingredients for the tzatziki sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a large baking dish with nonfat cooking spray. Place the chicken in the baking dish and cover with foil. Roast in oven for about 30-35 minutes. Remove foil and return to oven, roasting until chicken is fully cooked through and begins to brown. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice chicken into thin strips and divide evenly on top of each pita. Top each with 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce, onions, and tomato slices.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 6 servings
The serving size is 1 gyro
 

Nutrition

Calories: 297 kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 32.3 g (11%)Protein: 25.9 g (52%)Fat: 5.9 g (9%)Saturated Fat: 0.4 g (3%)Cholesterol: 50 mg (17%)Sodium: 306 mg (13%)Potassium: 465 mg (13%)Fiber: 5.1 g (21%)Sugar: 4.4 g (5%)Calcium: 70 mg (7%)Iron: 2.3 mg (13%)