Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzaziki
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Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzaziki
Description
Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki use a marinade incorporating garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano to tenderize and flavor chicken thighs. The marinated chicken is grilled until golden brown, locking in moisture and allowing the herbs and acidity to balance the meaty richness.
The accompanying tzatziki sauce blends grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and seasoning, creating a cool, creamy contrast with the warm, savory chicken. The fresh salad of tomato, cucumber, red onion, and parsley adds brightness and crunch.
The gyros are traditionally served in pita or flatbread, making them handheld and ideal for casual meals or gatherings. The layered flavors—from the garlicky marinade to the tangy sauce and fresh veggies—create a satisfying balance of textures and tastes.
The recipe notes that the tzatziki can be made in generous amounts, and the chicken can be frozen in marinade for convenience. Cooked chicken stores refrigerated for up to 4 days, allowing easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 lb / 1 kg chicken thigh fillet , boneless skinless
Marinade
- 3 garlic minced (~ 3 tsp, large cloves
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt , preferably full fat
- 1 1/2 tbsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper
Tzatziki
- 2 cucumber to make about 1/2 - 3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice
- 1 1/4 cups Greek yoghurt , preferably full fat
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more if you want richer)
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/4 tsp salt
- black pepper
Salad
- 3 tomato desseeded and diced
- 3 cucumber diced
- 1/2 red onion peeled and finely chopped, Spanish variety
- 1/4 cup parsley optional, fresh leaves
- salt
- black pepper
To Serve
- 4 pita bread up to 6
- 4 flatbread up to 6
Instructions
- Place the Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and massage to mix. Add the chicken into the ziplock bag and massage to cover all the chicken in the Marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 hours, ideally 12 hours and no longer than 24 hours.
Make the Tzatziki
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
- Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine. Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavours to meld.
Salad
- Combine ingredients in a bowl.
Cook Chicken
- Brush the outdoor grill with oil, then preheat on medium high. Or heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan over medium high heat.
- Remove chicken from Marinade. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (cooking time depends on size of chicken).
- Remove the chicken from the grill / fry pan onto a plate. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Assemble Gyros
- If your chicken thighs are large, you may need to cut them. Mine were small.
- Get a pita bread or flatbread (preferably warmed) and place it on a piece of parchment (baking) paper (or you could use foil). Place some Salad down the middle of the bread, then top with chicken and Tzatziki.
- Roll the wrap up, enclosing it with the parchment paper. Twist the end with the excess parchment paper to secure it and cut if desired.
- I prefer to lay everything out on a table and let everyone help themselves.
Notes
- The tzatziki sauce makes more than needed; it's better to have extra than too little for serving.
- Chicken can be frozen in marinade while raw. Thaw and massage before cooking to restore texture.
- Cooked chicken keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, suitable for leftovers or quick meals.
- The recipe's nutrition info assumes servings with pita bread and yields about 4 portions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 641.78cal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 47.64g | 16% |
| Protein | 64.69g | 129% |
| Fat | 20.26g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.58g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 242.16mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1297.31mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1456.56mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5.09g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11.21g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1455.3IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 35.67mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 232.57mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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