Name: Delicious Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 26 min
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp Greek yogurt (full fat); 1½ tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; Black pepper, to taste; Tzatziki:; 2 cucumbers, grated and drained; 1¼ cups Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ tsp salt; Black pepper, to taste; Salad:; 3 tomatoes, diced; 3 cucumbers, diced; ½ red onion, finely chopped; ¼ cup parsley (optional); Salt & pepper to taste; To Serve:; 4–6 pita breads or flatbreads, warmed

Description

Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki is a mouthwatering Mediterranean recipe that is bound to please everyone at your dining table.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp Greek yogurt (full fat)
1½ tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
Tzatziki:
2 cucumbers, grated and drained
1¼ cups Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
Salad:
3 tomatoes, diced
3 cucumbers, diced
½ red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup parsley (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
To Serve:
4–6 pita breads or flatbreads, warmed

Instructions

To kick off this delicious Greek Chicken Gyros, start by preparing the marinade. In a ziplock bag, combine the minced garlic, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are combined perfectly.
Now, add the chicken thighs to the marinade bag. Seal the bag and massage it gently, ensuring the chicken is well-coated with the mixture. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki sauce. Grate the cucumbers and drain them thoroughly. In a bowl, mix drained cucumbers with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside in the fridge.
Combine your salad ingredients in another bowl: diced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, finely chopped red onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Once the chicken has marinated, preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil and cook the marinated chicken for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
After grilling, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
Warm up the pita breads on the grill or skillet. Layer the warm pita with the salad mixture, sliced chicken, and tzatziki sauce.
Wrap the pita carefully around the fillings and secure with parchment paper or foil. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure your chicken is evenly coated in marinade for maximum flavor absorption.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 480 kcal
Sodium: 740 mg
Protein: 36 g