Description
A professional-grade recipe for tender, marinated chicken gyros paired with a refreshing, garlic-infused cucumber tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large Greek pita breads
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano together; marinate chicken for 2+ hours.
- Grate cucumber, squeeze out excess water, and stir into Greek yogurt with minced garlic.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with a touch of oil.
- Sear chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until deeply browned.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Warm pita bread in a pan for 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble by spreading tzatziki on pita and adding chicken and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Greek