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recipe image of chicken thighs or breasts greek yogurt garlic lemon juice olive oil oregano pita bread tzatziki yogurt cucumber dill red onion tomatoes lettuce cucumber feta cheese french fries olives arranged on a white marble kitchen counter with healthy clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight
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Easy Mediterranean Chicken Gyros

Flavor-packed Mediterranean chicken gyros with juicy marinated chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies wrapped in warm pita bread.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs 1.5 boneless, skinless, sliced into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup 1/4
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 fresh
  • 3 cloves 3 minced
  • 2 tsp 2 dried
  • 1 tsp 1
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 black
  • 1 tsp 1 smoked
For the Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup 1 plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 tbsp 2 fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp 1 lemon juice
  • 1 clove 1 garlic, minced
For Assembly
  • 6-8 pieces 6-8 warm pita bread
  • 1 cup 1 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 head 1 romaine lettuce, shredded

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • - Whisk
  • Skillet or grill
  • Microwave or dry skillet for pitas

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and toss until every piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best results.
Prepare the Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
  1. While the chicken is marinating, grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. In a separate bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil if using a skillet. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer; cook in batches if necessary. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
Warm the Pitas and Prepare Toppings
  1. Warm the pitas by wrapping in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds, or placing on a dry skillet over medium heat for 20-30 seconds per side. Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, lettuce, and feta if not already done.
Assemble Your Gyros
  1. Lay a warm pita flat and spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce down the middle. Top with cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumber, thinly sliced red onions, and crumbled feta. Fold the pita in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 18g

Notes

Substitutions: Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier results. Dried dill can replace fresh. For dairy-free, use unsweetened almond or coconut yogurt. Pro tips: Marinate at least 30 minutes. Squeeze cucumber well for thick tzatziki. Add red pepper flakes for heat. Can be served as bowls for gluten-free option. Storage: Chicken and tzatziki in fridge up to 3 days; cooked chicken freezes up to 2 months. Reheat in skillet.
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