Description
Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Gyros made from marinated chicken, creamy feta tzatziki, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in warm pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 to 6 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- Fresh parsley or mint leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges on the side
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Whisk until well-blended.
- Add the sliced chicken to the marinade. Toss until all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- For the tzatziki, squeeze grated cucumber to remove excess liquid. Combine grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, feta, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill in a bowl. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and charred.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- Warm pita breads in a dry skillet for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Assemble each gyro by spreading tzatziki on the warm pita, topping with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and olives. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Tzatziki can be made up to two days in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg