Description
Enjoy flavorful Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki at home! Juicy chicken and fresh ingredients come together in this easy recipe—try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup plain yogurt (dairy-free if preferred)
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pita bread
- Sliced tomatoes
- Chopped lettuce
- Red onion slices
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken thighs and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki by combining yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed), minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred. Let rest before slicing.
- Warm pita bread briefly on the grill. Assemble gyros by placing sliced chicken in pita pockets and topping with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours. Feel free to add grilled vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini as tasty toppings.