Chicken Gyros

The best part about these gyros is that they can double as a portable lunch or a filling dinner. For best results, marinate the chicken earlier in the shift before grilling.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3–5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor. Marinate chicken thighs for 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Grill chicken until cooked through. Serve with tzatziki sauce and whole grain pitas.

Nutrition Facts Per serving

1 medium chicken thigh: 125 calories, 17g protein, 0g carbs, 6g fat

Serving Suggestions

Pair with whole grain pitas, Cucumber Tomato Salad, and homemade Tzatziki sauce.

About the Author

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan's mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.

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