Description
Delicious homemade chicken gyros with a flavorful marinade, served with fresh veggies and a creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Warm pita breads on the grill or in a skillet for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the gyros by placing sliced chicken in the pita, topped with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce.
- Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if preferred.
- Feel free to add other toppings like feta cheese or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
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