Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with these Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki. Tender, marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm pita bread, accompanied by a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce and crisp vegetables. This dish is perfect for casual gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, delivering a delicious taste of street food right at your dining table. With customizable ingredients, you can easily tailor this recipe to suit your preferences, making it a family favorite that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita breads for serving
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight) in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), minced garlic, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. Let rest before slicing into strips.
- Assemble gyros: Warm pita bread in a skillet or microwave. Place sliced chicken on each pita and top with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg