Description
Indulge in the vibrant and mouthwatering Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki. This delightful dish combines tender marinated chicken, warm pita bread, and a rich, creamy tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt and feta cheese. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleaser at gatherings, these gyros are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit any palate. Serve them with fresh vegetables and your choice of sides for a wholesome meal that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the tzatziki sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken and assemble gyros by spreading tzatziki on pita bread, adding chicken strips, and topping with fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg