Ingredients
– 2 lb (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets
– 3 large garlic cloves, minced (about 3 tsp)
– 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or 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 (or more 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 Spanish onion, peeled and finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 to 6 pita breads or flatbreads
Instructions
1-Start by prepping the marinade to give your chicken that incredible flavor boost.
2-Once that’s done, you’ll move on to the tzatziki and other steps for a meal that’s ready in no time.
3-First, combine the marinade ingredients in a sealable bag, mix well, and add the chicken.
4-Massage to coat the chicken evenly, then let it marinate for at least 2 hours, ideally 3 to 12 hours, for the best taste.
5-While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce by halving the cucumbers lengthwise, scraping out the seeds, grating them coarsely, and squeezing out excess liquid.
6-Mix the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, then let it rest for 20 minutes.
7-Next, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper to make the fresh salad.
8-Heat a grill or frying pan with 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat, cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
9-Finally, assemble the gyros by placing the salad on warmed pita bread, adding sliced chicken, and topping with tzatziki.
10-Roll up the gyros and serve with extra salad and sauce on the side for a complete, customizable dish.
Last Step:
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🥛 Full-fat Greek yogurt in the marinade tenderizes chicken and enhances flavor infusion – don’t skip this key ingredient for authentic taste
🥒 Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the grated cucumber for tzatziki – this prevents watery sauce and ensures the perfect creamy consistency
🔥 Let the chicken rest after cooking for 5 minutes before slicing – this keeps the juices inside and makes the meat more tender and flavorful
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating time: Minimum 3 hours (ideally 12 hours)
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Greek/Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free (with gluten-free pita), High-protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 642
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1297mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 65g
- Cholesterol: 242mg