Description
These delicious Greek Chicken Gyros are filled with juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy cucumber tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. The perfect Mediterranean meal! #GreekGyros #ChickenGyros #TzatzikiSauce #MediterraneanFood #HealthyMeal #GrilledChicken #PitaBread #GreekRecipe
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gyros:
- 4 pita breads
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes. -
Cook the Chicken:
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest, then slice into strips. -
Make the Tzatziki Sauce:
In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. -
Assemble the Gyros:
Warm the pita breads and spread each with tzatziki sauce. Add the sliced chicken, red onion, tomato, and parsley. Roll up and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg