Grilled Greek Chicken Gyros
A flavorful recipe for grilled Greek chicken thighs wrapped in pita with fresh toppings and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pita bread
- Optional toppings: diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, feta cheese, tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes then slice into strips.
- Assemble your gyros with pita, grilled chicken, and toppings.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for marinating and let the chicken rest after grilling to retain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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