Description
These Greek Chicken Gyros are a delicious and satisfying meal featuring tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, creamy tzatziki, and tangy feta cheese all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 pita breads, warmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and charred. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble Gyros: Fill warm pitas with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta. Drizzle with tzatziki and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For meal prep, cook chicken ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Assemble gyros just before serving.
- You can swap pita with lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
