Name: Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: PT-493489H42M51S
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp ground cumin; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup Greek yogurt; ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; Salt to taste; 4–6 pita breads; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, sliced; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded lettuce; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; Lemon wedges for serving

Description

These Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki are a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The marinated chicken paired with the creamy tzatziki sauce is a delightful combination that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

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Lemon-Herb Chicken:

600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste

Tzatziki Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt to taste

Gyros:

4–6 pita breads
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Lemon-Herb Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30–60 minutes.

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.

Tzatziki Sauce: Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt. Chill until serving.
Gyros: Warm pita breads in a dry pan or oven. Fill each pita with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and cooked chicken. Add crumbled feta and a generous spoon of tzatziki sauce. Wrap tightly and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

You can customize your gyros by adding additional toppings like olives, red peppers, or hot sauce.
For a vegetarian option, you can substitute the chicken with grilled vegetables or falafel.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 130mg