High Protein Gyros Pita
Elevate your mealtime with this High Protein Gyros Pita, a nutritious and flavor-packed twist on the classic Greek street food. Tender chicken breast, marinated in a zesty blend of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic spices such as cumin, paprika, and oregano, takes center stage in this dish. It's grilled to perfection, creating juicy, slightly charred bites that pair beautifully with the crisp freshness of cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Nestled in warm whole-grain pita bread, this high-protein recipe is topped with creamy tahini sauce, crumbled feta cheese, and vibrant sprigs of dill and parsley for a medley of bold Mediterranean flavors. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome, portable meal is ideal for healthy weeknight dinners or satisfying lunches. Perfect for those seeking balanced, protein-rich recipes with a gourmet flair.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chicken breast
- 200 grams Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Whole grain pita breads
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 100 ml Tahini sauce
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and place them in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Add the chicken slices to the marinade and mix well to ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
4. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken slices and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
5. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion thinly.
6. Warm the whole grain pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for a few minutes until slightly puffed and pliable.
7. To assemble, place the grilled chicken slices in the center of each pita bread. Top with cucumber slices, tomato, and onion.
8. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top along with chopped fresh dill and parsley.
9. Drizzle with tahini sauce and wrap the pita tightly around the filling. Serve immediately and enjoy your high protein gyros pita.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.7 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 453 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 6162 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 184.9 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1220 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3294 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
