Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken & marinade:

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced thin (you love rich flavor—thighs stay juicy!)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (you love citrus!)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Tzatziki (sugar-free, high-protein!):

1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat—you love high-protein!)
½ cup cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt

For serving:

4 pita breads (use GF or low-carb wraps—you love this!)
Sliced tomatoes
Red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh lettuce or spinach
Optional: Crumbled feta (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken:

In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; toss to coat. Marinate 10–15 minutes (or up to 4 hours).

2. Make tzatziki:

Mix Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Chill until serving.

3. Cook chicken:

Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

4. Warm pita:

Lightly toast pita in dry skillet or oven until pliable.

5. Assemble gyros:

Spread tzatziki on pita. Fill with chicken, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, and optional feta. Fold or roll to serve.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—more flavorful and forgiving than breasts.
✅ Squeeze cucumber dry—prevents watery tzatziki.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use reduced-sodium feta + skip added salt in marinade
→ Boost brightness with extra lemon and herbs
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally zero-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Net carbs: 22g/serving (with regular pita)
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Skip pita; serve as a gyro bowl over greens
→ Net carbs drop to 8g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Marinate chicken up to 24 hours
→ Tzatziki keeps 4 days refrigerated

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 4 days | Freezer: Chicken only (3 months)
→ Serving ideas:
→ As handheld wraps or deconstructed bowls
→ With Greek salad or roasted veggies
→ For meal prep—store components separately

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