Mediterranean Chicken Gyros: Indulgent Creamy Feta Tzatziki Recipe
Enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean with these delicious chicken gyros paired with a creamy feta tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing diced cucumber, Greek yogurt, feta, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Once cooked, slice the chicken into strips.
- Serve the chicken in pita bread topped with tzatziki sauce and any additional toppings you desire.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh vegetables like tomatoes and onions to your gyros.
- Let the tzatziki chill for an hour before serving for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Gyros, Creamy Feta Tzatziki, Gyros Recipe