Description
This Greek Chicken Gyro recipe is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring marinated grilled chicken wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and tangy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 pita or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook the marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice into strips.
- Prepare the Gyros: Warm pita bread, layer with lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce. Fold and serve.
Notes
- Grill the pita for extra flavor before assembling.
- Customize with feta cheese, cucumber slices, or olives as additional toppings.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
