Description
Quick and healthy Mediterranean chicken gyros wrapped in pita, topped with tzatziki and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 4–6 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1–2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked briefly in water (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss the sliced chicken in the mixture and let sit for 10–30 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare tzatziki: Grate the cucumber, squeeze out excess liquid, then combine it with Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, dill, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- Warm pitas in foil in a low oven for 5–7 minutes, or briefly char on the grill.
- Assemble gyros: Spread tzatziki on each warm pita, top with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, onion, and a generous portion of sliced chicken. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Chicken thighs remain juicier; dry cucumber for thick tzatziki. Customize the seasoning for kids or spice lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean