Description
Indulge in the flavors of Greece with these authentic Greek Chicken Gyros. Marinated chicken thighs, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki sauce are wrapped in warm pita bread to create a delicious meal that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 4–6 warm pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped romaine or shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for 1-8 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or cook marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- Assemble Gyros: Warm pita breads and layer with lettuce, tomato, red onion, sliced chicken, tzatziki, and feta. Serve with lemon.
Notes
- For best flavor, use chicken thighs and grill over open flame if possible.
- Great for meal prep—store cooked chicken and toppings separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
