Description
Tender marinated chicken, creamy feta tzatziki, and all the fixings wrapped in warm pita.
Ingredients
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- For the chicken marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- For the creamy feta tzatziki:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For serving:
- 4 large pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Lettuce or mixed greens (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, feta cheese, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Warm pita breads on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 1 minute per side.
- Assemble gyros: Layer sliced chicken, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, and optional greens on warm pita. Fold and serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Substitute chicken with lamb or beef if desired. The tzatziki can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Protein: 28 g