Description
This authentic easy chicken gyros recipe features marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and tzatziki sauce, perfect for a quick Mediterranean meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Assemble the gyros: Warm pita breads. Fill each with sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your authentic chicken gyros.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g