Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki is a vibrant and delicious recipe that brings the taste of the Mediterranean straight to your table. These gyros feature marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, topped with a creamy cucumber tzatziki sauce, and served in warm pita bread along with fresh vegetables. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only satisfying but also easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Enjoy a meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrition without compromising on taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pita bread
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Cook each thigh for 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Assemble the Gyros: Slice the cooked chicken and layer it on warmed pita bread along with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and red onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg