Chicken Gyro Salad Recipe
This chicken gyro salad is loaded with all of the classic fixings and topped with a marinated Greek chicken. It's a healthy, fresh choice for lunch or dinner!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
For the salad:
- 4 oz. greens rinsed
- cherry tomatoes halved
- sliced cucumber
- thinly sliced red onion
- marinated olives
- crispy chickpeas
- hummus
- tzatziki
- feta
- pita wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, set aside.
- In a medium bowl or ziploc bag, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and onion powder. Add chicken and mix until combined. Marinate for 15 minutes (or as long as 24 hours).
- Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Remove and tent with foil for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Meanwhile, prepare remaining ingredients for salad. Serve in one medium size bowl or divide between two salad bowls or plates.
- Top with warm chicken and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 982IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg