Name: Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 3 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp Greek yogurt; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup Greek yogurt (for tzatziki sauce); 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid; 2 garlic cloves, minced (for tzatziki sauce); 1 tbsp olive oil (for tzatziki sauce); 1 tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki sauce); 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill; 4 pita breads; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tomato, diced; 1 cup shredded lettuce; Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Description

Delicious Greek Chicken Gyros with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita bread.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup Greek yogurt (for tzatziki sauce)
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid
2 garlic cloves, minced (for tzatziki sauce)
1 tbsp olive oil (for tzatziki sauce)
1 tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki sauce)
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
4 pita breads
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, diced
1 cup shredded lettuce
Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Greek yogurt, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
Assemble the Gyros: Warm the pita bread on a dry skillet or directly over a flame. Layer each pita with sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, red onion, tomato, shredded lettuce, and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Fold the pita into a wrap.
Serve: Enjoy your freshly made Greek Chicken Gyros with extra tzatziki sauce on the side!

Notes

Marinate the chicken for the full 4 hours for best flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the tastiest results.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 gyro
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Greek, Chicken, Gyros, Tzatziki, Mediterranean