Baked Mediterranean Chicken Gyros
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender baked chicken thighs seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, served in warm pita bread with a fresh cucumber tomato salad and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 whole wheat pita bread
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- 2
Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.


