Ingredients
– 2 lb / 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets
– 3 large garlic cloves, minced (about 3 tsp)
– 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (can substitute red wine or apple cider vinegar)
– 3 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
– 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, preferably full fat
– 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
– 1 tsp salt
– Black pepper to taste
– 2 cucumbers (to yield about 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice)
– 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt, preferably full fat
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (adjust for richer taste)
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 1/4 tsp salt
– Black pepper to taste
– 3 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
– 3 cucumbers, diced
– 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 to 6 pita breads or flatbreads, preferably warmed
Instructions
1-First, mix the marinade ingredients in a resealable plastic bag and add the chicken thighs, coating them well. Let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours to soak up all that goodness.
2-While it marinates, whip up the tzatziki by grating and squeezing the cucumbers, then blending them with yogurt and other ingredients for a creamy dip.
3-Next, heat your grill or pan and cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side until itβs golden and juicy. Donβt forget to let it rest for 5 minutes afterward.
4-Finally, assemble everything on warmed pita with salad and tzatziki for a wrap thatβs bursting with flavor.
Last Step:
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π Marinate chicken for a tender, flavorful result with garlic, oregano, and yogurt as key ingredients.
π₯ Use full-fat Greek yogurt for authentic creamy tzatziki; itβs widely available in stores.
π« Prepare components ahead of time for easy entertaining; guests can build their own gyros.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinade Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 642 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1297 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 65 g
- Cholesterol: 242 mg
