Ingredients
– 2 lb (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets
– 3 large minced garlic cloves for the marinade
– 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar) for the marinade
– 3 tbsp lemon juice for the marinade
– 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for the marinade
– 3 tbsp full fat Greek yogurt for the marinade
– 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano for the marinade
– 1 tsp salt for the marinade
– Black pepper to taste for the marinade
– 2 cucumbers (grated and squeezed to remove juice, about 1/2 to 3/4 cup) for the tzatziki
– 1 1/4 cups full fat Greek yogurt for the tzatziki
– 1 tbsp lemon juice for the tzatziki
– 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for the tzatziki
– 1 minced garlic clove for the tzatziki
– 1/4 tsp salt for the tzatziki
– Black pepper to taste for the tzatziki
– 3 deseeded and diced tomatoes for the salad
– 3 diced cucumbers for the salad
– 1/2 finely chopped red onion for the salad
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (optional) for the salad
– Salt and pepper to taste for the salad
– 4 to 6 pita breads or flatbreads to serve
Instructions
1-First, combine all marinade ingredients in a sealable bag, add the 2 lb (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets, coat well, and marinate for a minimum of 2 hours ideally 3 hours or up to 24 hours for the best flavor.
2-While thatβs happening, for the tzatziki, halve the 2 cucumbers lengthwise, remove seeds, grate them, squeeze out excess liquid, then mix with 1 1/4 cups full fat Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp salt, and black pepper to taste; let it rest for at least 20 minutes.
3-Next, combine all salad ingredients in a bowl: 3 deseeded and diced tomatoes, 3 diced cucumbers, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (if using), and salt and pepper to taste.
4-Heat a grill or pan with oil to medium-high heat, remove the chicken from the marinade, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
5-Let it rest covered loosely with foil for 5 minutes this keeps it juicy!
6-Warm the 4 to 6 pita breads or flatbreads, layer with the salad down the middle, top with sliced chicken and tzatziki, then roll up to serve.
Last Step:
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πΆ Yogurt in the marinade tenderizes chicken and helps flavors adhere well.
π₯ Prepare tzatziki ahead of time for best flavor development.
π₯ Chicken can also be cooked on a grill, grill pan, or baked at 400Β°F (200Β°C) for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating, grilling, assembling
- Cuisine: Greek/Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 642
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1297 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 65 g
- Cholesterol: 242 mg
