Lemony, garlicky chicken, soft warm pita and a creamy feta tzatziki: Greek takeout night, at home.
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Total35 min
Serves4
LevelIntermediate
What makes it special
Lemon juice
Paprika
Greek yogurt
Dill
Friday nights at my house are often 'gyro night'. Everyone builds their own, there's always too much tzatziki (no such thing) and it takes far less effort than it looks. The secret is a lemony marinade and a tzatziki with crumbled feta stirred in.
Why you'll love them
Juicy chicken marinated in lemon, garlic and oregano.
Creamy feta tzatziki, a little salty and very addictive.
Fresh crunch from lettuce, tomato and onion.
Easy meal prep: make the chicken and sauce ahead.
Tips for the juiciest gyros
Marinate longer. Thirty minutes is fine; a few hours is better.
Use thighs if you like extra juicy chicken.
Rest before slicing. Five minutes keeps the juices inside.
Squeeze the cucumber in a clean towel so the tzatziki stays thick.
Don't overfill the pita or it'll tear.
Variations
Spicy: chili flakes in the marinade.
Oven-baked: 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
More veggies: cucumber, olives, roasted peppers or shredded cabbage.
Low-carb: lettuce wraps.
What to serve with them
Roasted potato wedges, a Greek salad, hummus with pita chips or a simple rice pilaf.
The cooked chicken keeps for 4 days and the tzatziki for 3.
Juicy lemon and oregano marinated chicken in warm pita with crisp vegetables and a creamy, tangy feta tzatziki. Weeknight Greek night.
Weeknight Dinners Intermediate American
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Ingredients 20 items
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Chicken Marinade
Feta Tzatziki
Assembly
Instructions 8 steps
1
Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
2
Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3
Mix the yogurt, squeezed cucumber, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and dill for the tzatziki.
4
Cook the chicken in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through.
5
Let it rest, then slice into strips.
6
Warm the pitas until soft.
7
Spread with tzatziki, then add the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and onion.
8
Wrap and serve right away.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
450
Protein
32g
Carbs
35g
Fat
20g
Sugar
4g
Fiber
3g
Sodium
520mg
Questions, answered
Can I bake the chicken instead?
Yes. Bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes, then rest and slice.
Why squeeze the cucumber?
Grated cucumber is full of water. Squeezing it keeps the tzatziki thick and creamy.
Can I make it low-carb?
Serve the chicken and tzatziki in lettuce wraps or over a Greek salad.
Recipe by
Denise
Home cook, baker and serial recipe tweaker. I share the dishes my family asks for most, written step by step so they turn out right in your kitchen too.
