Description
A delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender, marinated chicken thighs wrapped in warm pita with fresh vegetables and a creamy feta tzatziki sauce, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While chicken cooks, prepare tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- Warm the pita breads slightly. Spread a layer of tzatziki on each pita, then add sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and red onion.
- Roll up the pitas and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking ensures it stays juicy.
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour if possible.
- Strain Greek yogurt if it appears watery to achieve a thicker tzatziki consistency.
- Leftover chicken and tzatziki can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg