Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki Recipe
This Mediterranean Chicken Gyros recipe features tender, marinated chicken thighs cooked to perfection and wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and a creamy feta tzatziki sauce. It’s a delightful and wholesome meal that brings authentic Greek flavors to your table in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gyros Assembly
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
For the Creamy Feta Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest.
- Prepare the Feta Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the plain Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy, then refrigerate until ready to use.
- Slice the Chicken: Once the chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips suitable for filling the gyros.
- Assemble the Gyros: Warm the pita breads slightly for pliability. Spread a generous layer of the creamy feta tzatziki sauce on each pita, add the sliced chicken, then top with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Roll up each pita to enclose the filling, and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- To make the gyros gluten-free, substitute pita with gluten-free flatbread.
- Use low-fat Greek yogurt to reduce fat content.
- Optional: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade for a spicy kick.
- Make tzatziki a day ahead for flavors to meld even better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken gyros, feta tzatziki sauce, Greek-inspired recipe, pita gyros, healthy chicken wrap
