Greek Chicken Gyros 🐔🍞

Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gyros:
4 pita breads
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken:
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest, then slice into strips.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce:
In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Gyros:
Warm the pita breads and spread each with tzatziki sauce.
Add the sliced chicken, red onion, tomato, and parsley. Roll up and serve immediately.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 500 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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