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Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki

Delicious Greek chicken gyros marinated in a zesty lemon-herb mixture, served with creamy tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, lunch, main
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Gyro Assembly
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Assemble Gyros
  1. Slice the grilled chicken into strips. On each pita bread, layer lettuce, tomato, red onion, and chicken. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and wrap tightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve with extra tzatziki on the side and enjoy your homemade gyros!

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