Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki. This delightful dish features juicy marinated chicken, warm pita bread, and a fresh mix of toppings, all enhanced by a creamy feta tzatziki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes. Serve it as part of a casual dinner or an elegant meal—these gyros are guaranteed to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, feta cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips. Spread tzatziki on each pita bread and layer with chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Roll up tightly and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg