Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki Recipe
This Mediterranean Chicken Gyros recipe features tender, marinated chicken thighs cooked to perfection and served in warm pita bread with a refreshing and creamy feta tzatziki sauce. Bursting with fresh flavors from cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this dish offers a delicious and authentic taste of the Mediterranean, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Gyro Assembly
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken thighs in the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce: While the chicken cooks, mix together Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Slice the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest briefly. Slice the cooked chicken thighs into strips for easy assembly.
- Assemble the gyros: Warm the pita breads if desired. Spread a generous layer of the creamy feta tzatziki sauce on each pita, then add sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Garnish with fresh parsley for an added burst of flavor.
- Serve and enjoy: Roll up the pita with all the fillings inside, and serve your Mediterranean Chicken Gyros fresh for a delightful meal.
Notes
- For extra tender chicken, marinate for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but thighs remain juicier and more flavorful.
- Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or oven before assembling for better texture.
- The tzatziki sauce can be made a day ahead to deepen the flavors.
- Customize toppings by adding sliced olives or pickled peppers if desired.
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken gyros, feta tzatziki, Greek yogurt sauce, grilled chicken, pita sandwich, healthy Mediterranean recipe
