Description
Juicy, flavorful Greek Chicken Gyros with tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita. This easy Mediterranean recipe is perfect for a healthy and delicious meal at home.
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 4 pita breads
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh lettuce
Instructions
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs and coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).
2. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
3. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
4. Assemble the Gyros:
- Warm pita bread on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 1 minute.
- Place slices of cooked chicken onto each pita.
- Top with tomato slices, red onion, and fresh lettuce.
5. Add Tzatziki & Serve:
- Spoon a generous amount of tzatziki sauce over the fillings.
- Fold or roll up the pita and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- To keep pita from breaking, warm it slightly before filling.
- Customize toppings with feta, olives, or roasted peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
