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Grilled Chicken Gyro Mediterranean Recipe

A vegan Mediterranean gyro made with grilled plant-based chicken, vegetables, pita bread, and dairy-free yogurt sauce.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Plant-based chicken strips — 14 oz
  • Pita bread — 4 pieces
  • Tomato sliced — 1 cup
  • Cucumber sliced — 1 cup
  • Red onion sliced — ½ cup
  • Olive oil — 1 tbsp
  • Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
  • Garlic powder — 1 tsp
  • Oregano — 1 tsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp
  • Vegan yogurt sauce
  • Vegan yogurt — 1 cup
  • Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
  • Dill — 1 tbsp
  • Garlic powder — ½ tsp

Method
 

  1. Heat grill pan over medium heat with olive oil.
  2. Season plant-based chicken with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill plant-based chicken strips for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. Mix vegan yogurt sauce ingredients in bowl.
  5. Warm pita bread briefly in skillet.
  6. Place grilled plant-based chicken inside pita.
  7. Add tomato, cucumber, and onion slices.
  8. Spoon yogurt sauce over filling.
  9. Fold pita and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 340
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 22g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Vitamin C: 25%
Iron: 18%
Calcium: 15%
Potassium: 14%
Vitamin B6: 20%

Additional notes / tips

  • Add olives for Mediterranean flavor.
  • Use warm pita for best texture.
  • Add lettuce for crunch.
  • Sprinkle paprika before serving.
  • Serve immediately after assembling.