Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros
Experience the nostalgic flavors of homemade Greek Chicken Gyros, wrapped in warm pita with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 pita bread
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Chopped lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until blended.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Preferably marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest and Slice: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- Assemble Your Gyros: Warm pita bread on the grill, layer with sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce.
- Wrap It Up: Fold the pita sides over the filling and roll from the bottom to secure your gyro.
Notes
Serve with extra tzatziki and a side of Greek fries drizzled with lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Gyros, Greek Chicken, Mediterranean, Tzatziki, Grilled Chicken