Description
Grilled chicken marinated in Mediterranean herbs, served in warm pita with fresh vegetables and a creamy feta tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 cucumber (grated and drained), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tablespoon fresh dill, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- For the tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt, feta, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Warm pita breads on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble gyros: Place chicken in pita, top with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled halloumi cheese. Ensure to drain the cucumber well for the tzatziki to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 42g