A lighter take on the classic, these chicken gyros use a yogurt-lemon marinade that keeps the meat tender and tangy. Weeknight-fast, crowd-approved.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Warm pita and toppings to serve
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high.
- Cook the chicken 5-6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Rest, then slice into strips.
- Fill warm pita with chicken, tomato, onion, and tzatziki.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 40gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 224mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 446IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg