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Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe Easy Homemade Gyros with Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

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A quick and easy Greek chicken gyros recipe featuring juicy marinated chicken thighs wrapped in warm pita with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4–6 soft pita breads or flatbreads
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • Fresh lettuce or mixed greens
  • Optional: Feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade, coat evenly, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for best flavor).
  3. Make the tzatziki sauce: Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  5. Warm the pita bread: Warm pita in the skillet about 1 minute per side or in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5 minutes until soft and pliable.
  6. Assemble the gyros: Spread tzatziki on warm pita, add sliced chicken, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and optional feta. Wrap or fold and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate chicken longer (up to 24 hours) for deeper flavor. Squeeze cucumber thoroughly to avoid watery tzatziki. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding. Rest chicken after cooking to lock in juices. Use medium-high heat to prevent burning marinade sugars.

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Keywords: Greek chicken gyros, homemade gyros, tzatziki sauce, chicken thighs, easy Greek recipe, pita wraps, Mediterranean food

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