⏱ 40 min total

Chicken Gyros

Name: Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ lemon yields Lemon juice; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ¾ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ tsp, ground Oregano; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; 4 oz Chicken breast; ¼ cup shredded Romaine lettuce; ¼ medium whole Tomatoes; ¹⁄₁₆ cup chopped Red onion; 1 tbsp Tzatziki; 1 pita, small Whole wheat pita bread

Per 1 serving · 231 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

306

15%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
30g
38% of calories
Carbs
21g
28% of calories
Fat
12g
34% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Gyros (231 g) has 306 calories, with 30 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (38% of calories). It is high in protein (59% DV), Vitamin K (21% DV) and niacin (75% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

132cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

9.7g

Net carbs

18g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.3g

1.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein59%
Vitamin K21%
Niacin75%
Vitamin B680%
Pantothenic acid40%
Iron24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber12%
Vitamin C12%
Vitamin E14%
Thiamine17%
Riboflavin (B2)18%
Folate (B9)11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 30 minCook 10 min

1
Combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a glass baking dish. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, stirring once.
2
Position the oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
3
Transfer marinated chicken to a rimmed baking sheet. Broil on the upper rack until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and chopped red onion in a medium bowl.
5
To serve, spread tzatziki on each warmed pita. Top with broiled chicken and salad mixture.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (231 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	82 μg	9%
Vitamin C	11 mg	12%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	25 μg	21%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	18%
Niacin	12 mg	75%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	80%
Folate (B9)	45 μg	11%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	10%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	40%
Choline	105 mg	19%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	49 mg	5%
Iron	2 mg	24%
Potassium	563 mg	12%
Magnesium	60 mg	14%
Phosphorus	309 mg	44%
Zinc	1 mg	12%
Copper	0.2 mg	18%
Manganese	1 mg	30%
Selenium	39 μg	70%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	31 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	763 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	791 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	8 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 306 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

58min
Walking (3.5 mph)
37min
Cycling (moderate)
25min
Running (6 mph)
43min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Gyros?

One serving of Chicken Gyros (1 serving) has 306 calories, which works out to 132 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Chicken Gyros high in protein?

Yes. It has 30 g of protein per serving, and 38% of its calories come from protein (9.7 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Chicken Gyros keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 28% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken Gyros?

357 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Chicken Gyros?

1.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (231 g)

Calories306

% Daily Value*

Total fat 12g	15%
Saturated fat 2.2g	11%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 357mg	16%
Total carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary fiber 3.3g	12%
Total sugars 1.5g
Protein 30g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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