Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken gyros recipe with a creamy feta tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Warm pita breads and assemble with chicken, cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt for tzatziki sauce if feta is unavailable.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken gyros, feta tzatziki, Greek food, easy dinner