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Greek-Style Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Everyone Will Love Recipe

Greek-Style Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Everyone Will Love Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes (active)
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Greek-style chicken gyros with homemade tzatziki are a crowd-pleaser, combining marinated, grilled chicken with a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this dish is perfect for a casual dinner or gathering.


Ingredients

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Marinated Chicken:

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Additional:

  • 4–6 pita or flatbreads
  • Sliced red onion
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Shredded lettuce or arugula
  • Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, Greek yogurt, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-12 hours.
  2. Prepare Tzatziki: Combine all tzatziki ingredients, mix thoroughly, and refrigerate.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Grill or cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
  4. Assemble Gyros: Slice chicken thinly. Warm pita, fill with chicken, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, and tzatziki. Top with feta and serve.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs offer more flavor, but breasts can be used for a leaner option.
  • Tzatziki can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
  • Great for meal prep—store ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 gyro wrap
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg