Description
A flavorful Greek-style chicken gyro recipe with homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully done.
- Slice chicken into thin strips.
- Warm pita bread.
- Assemble gyros with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker tzatziki.
- Add feta cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 35 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek chicken gyros, tzatziki recipe, easy gyros, Mediterranean food