Name: Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thigh fillets, boneless and skinless; Marinade:; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Tzatziki:; 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; Salad:; 2 tomatoes, deseeded and diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/2 red Spanish onion, finely chopped; Fresh parsley leaves (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; To Serve:; 4–6 pita breads or flatbreads

Description

These Greek Chicken Gyros are bursting with flavor from a yogurt-based marinade that keeps the chicken juicy and tender. Served in warm pita with fresh salad and creamy tzatziki, it’s a satisfying and refreshing meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thigh fillets, boneless and skinless
Marinade:
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Tzatziki:
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
2 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red Spanish onion, finely chopped
Fresh parsley leaves (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve:
4–6 pita breads or flatbreads

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Instructions

Combine all marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Prepare tzatziki by mixing grated, drained cucumber with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it rest for 20 minutes in the fridge.
Mix all salad ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Grill or pan-fry chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Warm pita or flatbread.
Assemble gyros: layer salad, chicken, and tzatziki on warm pita, roll up, and serve.

Notes

Chicken breasts can be used for a leaner option.
Adding fries inside the gyro is a traditional Greek variation.
Grilled halloumi or roasted chickpeas make great vegetarian alternatives.
Marinate chicken up to 24 hours for best flavor.
Store cooked chicken in fridge for up to 4 days; tzatziki keeps for 2–3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 gyro wrap
Calories: 410
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 95mg