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Easy Greek Chicken Gyros

Lemon-oregano marinated chicken thighs served in warm pita with creamy homemade tzatziki, tomatoes, and red onion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for the tzatziki
  • ½ English cucumber grated
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for the tzatziki
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for the tzatziki
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Warm pita bread tomatoes, and red onion, for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or grill pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Box grater
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Whisk the marinade, coat the chicken, and marinate at least 1 hour.
  2. Step 2: Stir together the tzatziki ingredients and chill.
  3. Tip: Squeeze the cucumber dry.
  4. Step 3: Cook the chicken in a hot skillet 5 to 6 minutes per side to 175°F.
  5. Step 4: Rest and slice the chicken.
  6. Step 5: Warm the pita.
  7. Step 6: Fill the pita with chicken, tzatziki, tomatoes, and onion.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving without pita.
Use halal chicken if preferred.