Mediterranean Delight: Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki

Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki is a juicy, grilled Mediterranean classic wrapped in warm pita and layered with crisp salad and cool homemade sauce—perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt (full fat)
• 1½ tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• Tzatziki:
• 2 cucumbers, grated and drained
• 1¼ cups Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ tsp salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• Salad:
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 3 cucumbers, diced
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup parsley (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• To Serve:
• 4–6 pita breads or flatbreads, warmed
• Instructions

1. Place all marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and mix.
2. Add chicken, massage to coat, and marinate for 3–12 hours.
3. Grate cucumbers, drain, and mix tzatziki ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
4. In a bowl, combine all salad ingredients and season to taste.
5. Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil.
6. Cook marinated chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden and done.
7. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice.
8. Warm pita breads, layer salad, sliced chicken, and tzatziki in center.
9. Wrap with parchment paper, twist to secure, and serve immediately.