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Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Delicious and flavorful chicken gyros served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for a quick meal or a gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon juiced
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Gyros Assembly
  • 1 cup tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup red onion sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  3. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
  2. Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assemble the Gyros
  1. Warm the pita breads on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
  2. Layer sliced chicken, tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce on each pita bread.
  3. Top with tzatziki sauce and wrap the pita around the filling. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add feta cheese or olives to the gyros.

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