Ingredients

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(Serves 4 | Makes 8 gyros)

Greek chicken marinade:

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced thin
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (you love citrus!)
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper

Tzatziki sauce (you love creamy textures!):

1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (high-protein—you love this!)
½ cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry—you love freshness!)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt & black pepper

For serving:

8 small pita breads (or low-carb tortillas/lettuce wraps)
2 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
1 tomato, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced (soak in water 10 min to mellow)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium options!)
Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken:

Whisk all marinade ingredients. Toss chicken; marinate 15–30 min (or up to 4 hours refrigerated).

2. Make tzatziki:

Mix yogurt, squeezed-dry cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.

3. Cook chicken:

Grill: Over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side until 165°F.
Stovetop: Sear in skillet 5–6 minutes per side.
Air fryer: 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

4. Warm pitas:

Heat pitas in dry skillet or microwave (15 sec) until pliable.

5. Assemble gyros:

Spread 1–2 tbsp tzatziki on each pita.
Layer: lettuce → tomato → red onion → sliced chicken → feta.
Drizzle with extra tzatziki; fold into cone shape. Serve with lemon wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Squeeze cucumber dry—prevents watery tzatziki (wrap in paper towel; twist to extract moisture).
✅ Use chicken thighs—they stay juicier than breasts during cooking.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use reduced-sodium feta or cut amount by half
→ Boost flavor with extra lemon zest, garlic, and oregano
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Use whole-grain or protein-rich pitas
→ Or go wrap-less: serve as a bowl over cauliflower rice
→ Net carbs: ~22g/gryo
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap pitas for large butter lettuce leaves or collard greens
→ Increase healthy fats: extra feta + 1 tbsp olive oil in marinade
→ Net carbs drop to ~8g/serving
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Add ¼ cup hemp seeds to filling (+5g protein)
→ Use 2 lbs chicken for +10g protein/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Marinate chicken 1 day ahead
→ Make tzatziki 2 days ahead (flavor improves!)
→ Assemble just before serving for best texture

Prep Time & Nutrition (per gyro):