Greek Chicken Gyros
Delicious Greek chicken gyros featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce
- Sliced cucumbers
- Tomato slices
- Red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, ensuring they’re thoroughly coated in the marinade. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: While the chicken is marinating, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the marinated chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble Your Gyros: Carefully slice the rested chicken and serve it in warm pita bread, topped with tzatziki, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
Notes
Pair with a fresh Greek salad or crispy roasted potatoes. Store chicken separately from pita and toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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