Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender, herb-marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita with a tangy feta-infused tzatziki sauce, fresh veggies, and Mediterranean spices.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 4 large pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- For tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, feta cheese, and a pinch of salt. Chill until ready to serve.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble gyros: Spread tzatziki on pita, add chicken, top with red onion, tomato, and fresh herbs. Roll or fold and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.