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Protein Chicken Gyro Recipe

Emily Carter
Protein Chicken Gyro Recipe features plant-based chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and dairy-free tzatziki wrapped in warm pita bread.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz plant-based chicken strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced tomato
  • ½ cup sliced cucumber
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Vegan tzatziki

  • ½ cup plant-based yogurt
  • ¼ cup grated cucumber
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add plant-based chicken strips and cook 5 minutes.
  • Season with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • In a bowl, mix plant-based yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and dill.
  • Warm pita breads in a pan briefly.
  • Fill each pita with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and cooked strips.
  • Spoon tzatziki sauce over filling.
  • Fold and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 340
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 21g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Vitamin C: 20%
Iron: 15%
Calcium: 12%
Potassium: 14%
Magnesium: 10%

Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor

  • Toast pita lightly before filling.
  • Add pickled onions for tanginess.
  • Sprinkle paprika for smoky flavor.
  • Add olives for Mediterranean taste.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.