Description
A flavorful Greek chicken gyro wrapped in warm pita bread, layered with zesty chicken, crisp veggies, and cool homemade tzatziki. The tender, spiced chicken pairs perfectly with the creamy dill-cucumber sauce for a balanced and satisfying handheld meal.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
Juice of half a lemon
1 tbsp red wine vinegar (or substitute with extra lemon juice, see notes)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 Lebanese cucumbers, seeded and cubed
2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and cubed
6 warm pita bread
Fresh lettuce or sliced red onion (optional topping)
Dill, finely chopped (for tzatziki and garnish)
Instructions
Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and olive oil into a bowl to create the marinade.
Marinate chicken thighs for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to broil setting. Place marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Broil until golden and crispy (20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through).
Meanwhile, blend cubed cucumbers, tomatoes, and 2 tbsp Greek yogurt until smooth. Add minced garlic and additional salt to taste for the tzatziki mixture. Set aside.
Warm pita bread in the oven or on a skillet.
Assemble each wrap by placing chicken, tzatziki, and optional toppings (lettuce/onion) in the center of the pita. Fold and serve.
Notes
Replace red wine vinegar with additional lemon juice to avoid alcohol.
Use gluten-free pita if avoiding gluten.
Let tzatziki rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
Switch to chicken breast for a leaner option or add tzatziki to remaining tzatziki for extra creaminess.
Store leftover chicken and tzatziki separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg