Vegetarian Chicken Gyro
Savor the irresistible flavors of a Vegetarian Chicken Gyro, a plant-based twist on the classic Greek street food. This easy-to-make recipe features seasoned plant-based chicken strips, pan-seared to golden perfection, and wrapped in warm pita bread alongside crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and tangy red onion. Enhanced with the creamy zing of tzatziki sauce and optional crumbles of feta cheese, this gyro is bursting with Mediterranean goodness. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner, this vegetarian gyro is ready in just 25 minutes and delivers all the hearty, satisfying taste of the traditional version—without the meat! Whether you're catering to vegetarians or simply exploring plant-based options, this flavorful dish is bound to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Plant-based chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 Pita breads
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 large Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Feta cheese (optional)
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 4 Lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the plant-based chicken strips with olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the strips are well-coated with the seasoning.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned plant-based chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and heated through.
While the chicken strips are cooking, prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
To assemble the gyros, spread about 2 tablespoons of tzatziki sauce onto each pita bread.
Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce, then add a portion of the cooked chicken strips.
Top with sliced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and a sprinkle of feta cheese if using.
Roll up each pita around the fillings and serve immediately. Enjoy your Vegetarian Chicken Gyros with extra tzatziki sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.7 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1513 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 833 mg | 18% | |
*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.
