Description
Enjoy the flavors of Greece with juicy marinated chicken wrapped in soft pita bread, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Pita bread
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Lettuce
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing it.
- To assemble the gyros, place sliced chicken in pita bread and top with sliced tomatoes, onion, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. Customize with other toppings like cucumbers or feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken gyros, homemade tzatziki, Greek food, easy dinner, healthy recipe