Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make gyro packed with juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 pita or flatbreads
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
- Assemble the Gyros: Warm the pita bread. Layer with lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and chicken. Drizzle tzatziki over the top and sprinkle with feta if desired.
- Serve & Enjoy: Fold and wrap the pita in parchment for easy eating. Serve with extra tzatziki, Greek salad, or fries on the side.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: gyros, Mediterranean, chicken, tzatziki, easy dinner