Description
Recipe for flavorful Greek chicken served in pitas with homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small pita breads
- 1 large cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, lettuce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- To make the tzatziki, mix the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked through and slightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Warm the pita breads according to package directions (usually a few seconds per side in a dry skillet or microwave).
- Assemble the gyros by filling each pita with cooked chicken, a generous amount of tzatziki sauce, and your choice of optional toppings.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for 2 hours or overnight.
- Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the grated cucumber for a thicker tzatziki.
- You can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying for a smokier flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 105
Keywords: Greek, chicken, gyros, tzatziki, pita, Mediterranean, sandwich