Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki. This dish features juicy marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy sauce wrapped in warm pita bread, bringing the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your kitchen. Perfect for casual dinners or meal prep, these gyros are quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste. With a zesty marinade that infuses the chicken with flavor and fresh toppings that add crunch, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
- 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 bread
- Sliced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced red onion for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil and lemon juice. Add boneless chicken thighs and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble Gyros: Warm pita bread on the grill. Layer sliced chicken with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion on top of pita.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg