Greek Chicken Gyros
Enjoy the delicious flavors of Greek Chicken Gyros, featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, topped with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and served in warm pita bread. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 4 pita breads
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh lettuce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
- Combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate to let the flavors meld.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a dry skillet. Place slices of cooked chicken on each pita, then top with slices of tomato, red onion, and a handful of fresh lettuce. Add a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on top.
- Fold the pitas over the fillings or roll them up. Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg