Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki 🐔🍞

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Description:
Juicy marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm pita with creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and herbs — a Greek street food classic you can make at home.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Gyros:

  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 8 hours for best flavor).

2. Cook the Chicken:
Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

3. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to use.

4. Assemble the Gyros:
Warm pita breads. Spread tzatziki sauce over each, add sliced chicken, onion, tomato, and parsley. Fold or roll and serve warm.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~500 kcal per serving

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