Greek Chicken Gyro
Juicy marinated Greek chicken tucked into warm pita with crisp salad and cool tzatziki makes a vibrant handheld meal. The lemon and oregano marinade tastes bright and fresh. It is a taste of the Mediterranean you can make any night.
- ⏱ 30 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken thighs
- 100 g yogurt
- to marinate lemon and oregano
- 4 pita breads
- to serve tzatziki and salad
Instructions
- Whisk the yogurt with lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
- Coat the chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a hot pan or grill until charred and cooked through.
- Rest the chicken a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- Warm the pita breads briefly.
- Fill each pita with chicken, sliced tomato, onion, and lettuce.
- Top generously with tzatziki and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Let the cooked chicken rest a few minutes before slicing so the juices stay in the meat rather than running out.
Marinating the chicken in lemon, garlic, and yogurt tenderizes it and keeps it juicy even when cooked over high heat.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbs: 34 g
- Fat: 16 g
